Description
This creamy and flavorful Sausage Cheese Dip combines savory Italian sausage with a blend of cheeses and spices, making it the perfect warm appetizer to serve with tortilla chips or crostini. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a delicious crowd-pleaser ideal for game days, parties, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces Italian sausage
- ½ cup diced onion
- 8 ounces processed cheese loaf (such as Velveeta)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the sausage and onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage and diced onion together, stirring and breaking up the sausage until no pink remains. Drain off any excess fat to keep the dip from becoming greasy.
- Melt cheeses and combine liquids: Add the processed cheese loaf and cream cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously over medium heat until both cheeses have melted smoothly into the sausage mixture. Then whisk in the milk, dry mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot and bubbly.
- Add cheddar cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving dish and serve warm with tortilla chips or crostini for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños when cooking the sausage.
- Use a good quality processed cheese like Velveeta for smooth melting and creaminess.
- To keep the dip warm during serving, use a small slow cooker or warmed serving dish.
- This dip can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk if it thickens too much.
- Substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option if preferred.
