Go Back

Hot Sausage Cheese Dip

A creamy, flavorful dip made with spicy sausage and melting cheese, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb sausage (non-pork variety) Choose your favorite type
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Allow to soften for easier mixing
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Spices
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients, softening the cream cheese to blend easily.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until fully browned, breaking it into crumbles.
  2. Drain any excess fat and reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese and mix until smooth.
  3. Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and combined.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined and heated through.
Serving
  1. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with tortilla chips, bread, or fresh veggies.

Notes

For a lighter version, use chicken or turkey sausage. Mix different cheese varieties for fun! Adjust heat level by modifying the tomatoes or sausage type. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days; reheat in the microwave or on low heat in a saucepan.