Hot Sausage and Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
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This easy Cheesy Dip with Sausage and Cream Cheese is an amazing dip for game day or as any party dip.
This Easy sausage dip recipe is great for Super Bowl or any gathering and is one of our easy game day recipes.
This hot dip recipe is creamy, cheesy, and easy to make. Made with sausage and three different cheeses it is sure to be a favorite!
Like my Queso with Chorizo dip, my easy Jalapeño dip and my Cheesy Enchilada Dip, this hot cheesy dip is irresistible!
Why You will Love This Recipe
Easy recipe. This easy dip is made with simple ingredients and only takes a few minutes to put together.
Tasty. This easy sausage cream cheese dip is a crowd favorite. Creamy and cheesy, this is a great dip for a football game o viewing parfty.
Festive. This is a colorful dip making it a fun appetizer for your next gathering.
Ingredients
- Sausage – I used a breakfast sausage, but you could use an Italian sausage
- Cream Cheese
- Tomatoes with green chilies –
- Cheese – This recipe uses Mozzerella and Parmesan Cheese
- Spices
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- chopped green pepper – use instead of red peppers.
- hot sausage – if you like spicy sausage, you can use a hot Italian sausage in place of the mild sausage
- Ground beef can be used in place of the chorizo sausage
- cheese – You can sub cheddar cheese or
How to Make this Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375°. In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese and seasonings.
(Note – if using Italian sausage, sauté in a large skillet until brown, Drain excess grease from the browned sausage using a paper towel.)
Step 2- Add the sausage, diced tomatoes, banana peppers and cheese.
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Step 3 –Mix well until blended.
Step 4 –Pour into a baking dish.
Bake as directed and enjoy. I like to throw a couple of peppers on the dip for presentation.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
What to Serve with this Cheesy sausage dip
This easy appetizer recipe goes great with tortilla chips, corn chips or tasted baguette slices. You can also serve it with.
Slow Cooker Sausage Cheese Dip
This can be made in a croc pot slow cooker. I like to use a small crock pot for my hot dips, like this one.
How to Make Sausage Dip in Crock Pot
Step 1 – Place cooked and drained sausage, cheeses and tomatoes in 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 quart slow cooker.
Step 2 – Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 – 4 hours, stirring halfway through cooking, until cheese is melted and mixture is hot.
Step 3 – Serve with tortilla chips or corn chips.
Timesaving Tips and Helpful Hints
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- You can shred the cheese and cut the vegetables ahead of time so that the ingredients are prepped.
- You can add extra spices like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper for depth of flavor.
- For a spicy dip – use pepper jack cheese or a little bit of hot sauce for a little kick.
- Serve the sausage cheese dip warm for the best taste and texture.
More Favorite Dip Recipes for Football Season
Looking for more dip recipes? Check out these game day dips.
Cheesy Dip with Sausage and Cream Cheese
Equipment
- oven safe small casserole dish
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound hot breakfast sausage cooked
- 12 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies drained
- 1/2 cup banana peppers
- 1/2 cup red bell peppers
- 2 cups mozzarella shredded
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 8 oz, block cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°. In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese and seasonings, stir until combined.
- Add the sausage, diced tomatoes, banana peppers, red bell peppers, mozzarella cheese (save 1/2 cup and set aside) and Parmesan, mix until combined and add to a greased 8×8 baking dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and bake for 15 minutes, after the times up set oven to broil and let broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and brown.
- Serve with toasted baguette or tortilla chips!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- You can add extra spices like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper for depth of flavor.
- For a spicy dip – use pepper jack cheese or a little bit of hot sauce for a little kick.
- Serve the sausage cheese dip warm for the best taste and texture.
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