Description
This Easy Sausage Dip is a creamy, savory appetizer combining browned breakfast sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and spicy Rotel tomatoes. Perfectly baked until bubbly and golden, it’s a crowd-pleaser ideal for parties and casual gatherings, served warm with chips, crackers, or toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage (or your preferred sausage)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip evenly and achieve a golden, bubbly top.
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until it is browned and crumbled. Once cooked, drain off any excess fat to avoid greasiness in the dip.
- Mix the Dip: In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, Rotel including its juices, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined and creamy.
- Bake: Transfer the sausage mixture to a small baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake it in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and has a golden top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the dip to cool slightly. Serve warm with tortilla chips, toasted bread, or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute the breakfast sausage with your favorite sausage type for a different flavor profile.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use spicy Rotel.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, then baked just before serving.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat cheddar cheese for a lighter version.
- Serve with a variety of dippers such as pita chips, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks.
