Description
This creamy and flavorful Cream Cheese Sausage Dip combines savory breakfast sausage, tangy cream cheese, and spicy diced tomatoes with green chilies for a deliciously easy appetizer. Perfect for game day, parties, or casual gatherings, this dip is warm, cheesy, and ready in just 20 minutes. Serve with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables for a crowd-pleasing snack everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup finely diced onion (about 1 small onion)
Cheese and Seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Sausage Mixture: In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, combine the breakfast sausage, minced garlic, and diced onion. Cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally and breaking the meat into small pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Add Tomatoes and Cream Cheese: Reduce heat to medium and add the diced tomatoes with green chilies and the cubed cream cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese fully melts and mixes evenly with the sausage and tomatoes, creating a creamy base.
- Incorporate Cheddar Cheese: Add the sharp cheddar cheese to the skillet and stir until it has melted completely, making the dip rich and cheesy.
- Season and Serve: Taste the dip and season with sea salt and ground black pepper as desired. Serve warm paired with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Use mild or spicy diced tomatoes with green chilies depending on your preferred heat level.
- For a smoother dip, let the cream cheese soften slightly before adding it to the skillet.
- This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker on low setting for parties.
- Great served alongside tortilla chips, pita chips, or crisp vegetable sticks like celery and carrots.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
