Description
Creamy and irresistible cream cheese sausage dip combines zesty sausage with smooth cream cheese for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Guests will devour this rich, spicy blend that promises to elevate game day snacking and party spreads with its bold, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) breakfast sausage
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely diced (1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup (56 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Canned Ingredients:
- 28 ounces (794 g) diced tomatoes with green chilies
Instructions
- Sizzle ground sausage with finely chopped onions and minced garlic in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking meat into crumbly pieces until it turns golden brown and loses its raw pink color.
- Reduce heat to medium and introduce diced tomatoes to the skillet, stirring to incorporate with the meat mixture.
- Cube cream cheese and fold into the warm skillet contents, continuously stirring until the cheese melts completely and creates a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture, gently stirring until the cheese dissolves and blends seamlessly with the dip.
- Sample the dip and enhance flavors with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- Transfer the hot, bubbling dip to a serving dish and accompany with an array of crisp tortilla chips, sturdy crackers, or vibrant raw vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Opt for lean sausage to reduce overall fat content and create a healthier dip version.
- Substitute cream cheese with low-fat or plant-based alternatives for dietary restrictions.
- Drain excess liquid from diced tomatoes to prevent a watery consistency and maintain a rich, creamy texture.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like pepper jack or smoked gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg