Description
A savory, creamy dip featuring ground sausage, cream cheese, and zesty tomatoes, perfect for 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
- Brown the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and crumbly. Drain excess grease.
- Mix the base: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Add the flavor: Stir in shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and drained Rotel to the cream cheese mixture. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine with sausage: Fold in the cooked sausage, mixing until everything is well incorporated.
- Bake the dip: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
Dip is best served warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or baguette slices. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: dip, appetizer, sausage, cheese, party food