Warm Sausage and Cheese Dip
A creamy, gooey dip that everyone loves to scoop up with their favorite chips.
recipesbynani.comI love hosting friends and family, and this cheesy dip is always the first thing to vanish from the table. It is so simple to whip up with just a few ingredients, making it my favorite choice for a busy weekend party.
One little trick I have learned is to brown the sausage really well before mixing it in. It adds so much flavor and a nice texture to every bite.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Tortilla chips or crackers for serving
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until it is cooked through and no longer pink.
- 2
Drain the excess fat from the pan carefully.
- 3
Turn the heat down to low and add the cubes of cream cheese to the skillet.
- 4
Stir the mixture constantly until the cream cheese is melted and smooth.
- 5
Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices along with the garlic and onion powder.
- 6
Mix everything together well and cook for about five minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly.
- 7
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it is fully melted.
- 8
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve it warm with your favorite chips.
💡 Tips
You can keep this dip warm in a small slow cooker on the low setting throughout your party. If you have leftovers, they reheat beautifully in the microwave for a quick snack the next day.
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