Description
Sausage Cheese Dip beckons party guests with irresistible Southwestern charm. Creamy, spicy goodness promises instant crowd enthusiasm that elevates any gathering with bold, comforting flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground sausage
Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (57 grams) shredded monterey jack cheese
Seasonings and Additions:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Serving Suggestions:
- Tortilla chips
- Crackers
- Fresh vegetables
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and thoroughly cook the ground sausage, methodically breaking it into crumbly pieces until no pink remains. Eliminate excess fatty residue by carefully draining.
- Reduce skillet heat and introduce cream cheese, gently folding it into the sausage until completely integrated and forming a uniform mixture.
- Gradually incorporate shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses along with sour cream, stirring consistently until the ingredients meld into a luxuriously smooth and velvety consistency.
- Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling in garlic powder, onion powder, a dash of cayenne pepper for subtle heat, and season with salt and pepper to complement the rich, meaty undertones.
- Once the dip reaches a creamy, well-blended state, transfer to a decorative serving vessel. Accompany with crisp tortilla chips, rustic crackers, or an assortment of freshly cut vegetable crudités for an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Choose spicy or mild sausage based on personal heat preference to customize the dip’s flavor profile.
- Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent excess grease, ensuring a smooth and appetizing texture.
- Swap cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or smoked gouda to add unique depth and complexity to the dip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg