Description
Savory sausage dip brings comfort and zest to party spreads, elevating game day snacking with its rich, creamy goodness. Guests will devour this crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines spicy sausage, melted cheeses, and bold seasonings for an irresistible crowd-pleaser you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) pork sausage
Dairy:
- 8 ounces (8 oz) cream cheese, diced
Canned Ingredients:
- 10.5 ounces (10.5 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
Instructions
- Crumble the pork sausage into a large skillet, heating over medium-high temperature until thoroughly browned and completely cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Eliminate excess grease by carefully draining the meat using a colander or paper towels.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and reduce heat to low.
- Cube the cream cheese and gently fold into the warm sausage, stirring continuously until the cheese melts and creates a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Pour in the Rotel tomatoes, mixing thoroughly to distribute the ingredients evenly and create a creamy, integrated texture.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish or slow cooker set on low temperature to maintain warmth and consistency.
- Serve immediately alongside tortilla chips, crisp vegetable sticks, or your preferred dipping accompaniments.
- For gatherings, keep the dip in a slow cooker on the warm setting to ensure it remains appetizing and at the ideal temperature throughout the event.
Notes
- Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent a greasy dip, using a paper towel-lined colander for best results.
- Swap pork sausage with turkey or plant-based sausage for a lighter, healthier alternative that maintains rich flavor.
- Use low-fat cream cheese to reduce calories without compromising the creamy texture and delicious taste.
- Prep ahead by cooking sausage and mixing ingredients in advance, then warming gently before serving to save time during gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 236 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg