Description
Sausage Cheese Dip is the ultimate party pleaser! This creamy, savory dip combines Italian sausage, multiple cheeses, and a hint of spice, making it perfect for pairing with tortilla chips or crostini. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to whip up for any occasion. Try it at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Italian sausage
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 8 ounces processed cheese block (such as Velveeta)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage and Onion: In a large pan, cook the Italian sausage and diced onion over medium heat until the sausage is fully browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.
- Melt the Cheeses: Add the processed cheese block and cream cheese to the pan. Stir continuously over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Add Flavor and Heat: Whisk in the dry mustard powder, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir as the mixture comes to a gentle bubble.
- Finish with Cheddar: Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until fully melted and combined.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve immediately with tortilla chips or crostini.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the dip a day in advance and reheat it before serving. Add a splash of milk if needed to loosen it up.
- Keep Warm: To keep the dip warm during your event, transfer it to a slow cooker on the “warm” setting.
- Spice It Up: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60mg