Description
This Creamy Sausage Cheese Dip is built for game day, parties, and any time you need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Savory Italian sausage is folded into a rich blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella, with a kick of tomatoes and green chilies for just the right amount of heat perfect for scooping with chips or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Tortilla chips or sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess fat.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet with the sausage and stir until it is fully melted and well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until all the cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth, hot, and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl (or a small slow cooker on WARM to keep it hot) and serve immediately with tortilla chips or sliced baguette.
Notes
- Use a sausage you love mild or hot Italian both work well and will change the overall heat level of the dip.
- Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for easier melting and a smoother texture.
- If the dip thickens as it stands, you can stir in a splash of milk or cream over low heat to loosen it back up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Game Day
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal (approx.)
- Sugar: 3 g (approx.)
- Sodium: 780 mg (approx., varies with sausage and cheeses)
- Fat: 26 g (approx.)
- Saturated Fat: 13 g (approx.)
- Unsaturated Fat: 12–13 g (approx.)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g (approx.)
- Fiber: 0–1 g (approx.)
- Protein: 13 g (approx.)
- Cholesterol: 70 mg (approx.)
Keywords: sausage cheese dip, creamy sausage dip, game day appetizer, party dip, hot cheese dip, Italian sausage dip