Description
Delectable sausage cheese dip promises a party-perfect appetizer that combines spicy ground sausage with melted cheese. Creamy textures and bold flavors will have guests reaching for more chips and enjoying every savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground pork sausage
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz (225 g) processed cheese (e.g., velveeta), cut into cubes
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 oz or 280 g) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sausage Preparation: Crumble sausage in a skillet over medium heat, browning until crispy and golden. Drain excess fat completely to ensure a clean, rich flavor profile.
- Cheese Fusion: Add softened cream cheese and processed cheese to the sausage, stirring methodically until the cheeses melt into a smooth, integrated base with the meat.
- Flavor Infusion: Incorporate diced tomatoes with green chilies, milk, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly to create a harmonious, well-blended mixture.
- Simmering Stage: Reduce heat to low, allowing the dip to simmer gently. Stir occasionally, watching the ingredients meld into a creamy, luxurious consistency that develops deep, complex flavors.
- Final Touches: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture, stirring until completely melted. Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste and creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Serving Suggestion: Transfer the dip to a serving dish. Accompany with an array of dipping vehicles like crisp tortilla chips, artisan crackers, or thinly sliced baguette for an indulgent appetizer experience.
Notes
- Control Sausage Browning: Ensure sausage reaches golden-brown color without burning by maintaining medium heat and stirring frequently.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Allow cream cheese and processed cheese to soften gradually, stirring constantly to prevent scorching and create smooth texture.
- Drain Excess Grease: Remove substantial fat from cooked sausage to prevent oily, heavy dip consistency and maintain clean flavor profile.
- Temperature Management: Keep heat low during final simmering stage to prevent cheese separation and maintain creamy, consistent texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 761 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg