Description
A rich and creamy dip featuring sausage and cheeses, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 10 oz can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), drained
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbly. Drain excess grease and set the sausage aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), and salt and black pepper to taste.
- Mix in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella along with the drained Rotel until everything is combined.
- Fold the browned sausage into the cheese mixture.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the dip to a baking dish and bake for about 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and hot.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
You can prepare the dip ahead of time and bake it just before serving. Feel free to customize with different cheeses or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: dip, appetizer, party food, creamy dip, sausage dip