Description
Spicy sausage jalapeño popper dip brings game day excitement to your table, blending creamy cheese, zesty peppers, and savory sausage. Crunch-worthy chips or fresh vegetables make perfect partners for this crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground sausage (hot or mild, depending on your heat preference)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (75 grams) pickled or fresh jalapenos, diced (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish and Optional Topping:
- ¼ cup (15 grams) green onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, crumble sausage while cooking and stir consistently until meat browns completely and loses pink coloration, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess grease from cooked sausage and set aside in separate bowl.
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C), preparing a suitable baking vessel for the dip.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate cooked sausage into cheese mixture, gently folding to distribute evenly throughout.
- Carefully dice jalapenos, removing seeds for a milder flavor profile if desired, then fold into the cheese and sausage blend.
- Transfer mixture into chosen baking dish, spreading contents uniformly to ensure consistent heating.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for golden-brown surface and bubbling edges indicating complete preparation.
- Remove from oven and allow brief cooling period to stabilize consistency.
- Garnish with optional chopped green onions or additional jalapeno slices for enhanced visual appeal.
- Serve immediately alongside tortilla chips, fresh vegetable sticks, or crisp crackers for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeno seeds, removing more for milder dip or keeping them for extra spiciness.
- Swap ground sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives for healthier protein options.
- Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent excess grease and maintain creamy dip consistency.
- Prepare dip ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating, then baking just before serving for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg