Description
Hearty sausage cheese dip delivers comfort straight from Southern kitchens, promising rich flavor in every creamy bite. Quick and simple ingredients blend together, creating a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll want to share at game day gatherings or family celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) Italian sausage
Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) processed cheese block (such as Velveeta)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) sharp cheddar cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup (160 grams) onion, diced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Brown Italian sausage and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring no pink remains in the meat. Carefully drain accumulated grease.
- Reduce heat to medium and incorporate processed cheese and cream cheese into the sausage mixture, stirring continuously until completely smooth and integrated.
- Gradually whisk in mustard powder, milk, and Worcestershire sauce, creating a uniform, creamy consistency. Maintain steady heat to prevent scorching.
- Introduce sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and blended into the dip, developing a rich, velvety texture.
- Transfer to a serving dish immediately while piping hot. Accompany with crisp tortilla chips or toasted crostini for dipping.
Notes
- Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent a greasy dip and ensure a cleaner, more appetizing texture.
- Opt for low-fat cream cheese and turkey sausage to create a lighter version of this indulgent appetizer.
- Customize heat levels by adding diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for those who enjoy a spicy kick.
- Use a slow cooker to keep the dip warm during parties, making it perfect for game day or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg