Cheesy Dip with Sausage and Cream Cheese
This Cheesy Dip with Sausage and Cream Cheese is perfect for game day or any gathering. Made with a few simple ingredients and sure to be a crowd favorite.
Servings: 8
Calories: 138kcal
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
- ½ cup banana peppers
- ½ cup red bell peppers
- 2 cups mozzarella shredded
- ¾ 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 ½ cup and set aside) and Parmesan, mix until combined and add to a greased 8x8 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 1mg