Description
Creamy sausage cheese dip brings comfort and zest to game day gatherings. Hearty blend of spicy sausage, melted cheese, and warm spices promises a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll devour with crisp tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) Italian sausage
Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) processed cheese block (such as Velveeta)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (80 grams) onion, diced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium temperature and crumble the Italian sausage with diced onions, cooking until meat transforms to golden brown and onions become translucent.
- Drain excess grease from the pan to eliminate unnecessary fat, preserving the robust meat and onion foundation.
- Reduce skillet temperature and introduce processed cheese block and cream cheese, stirring consistently until mixture achieves silky smooth consistency.
- Enhance flavor profile by incorporating dry mustard powder, milk, and Worcestershire sauce, gently whisking to integrate ingredients harmoniously.
- Gradually fold shredded sharp cheddar into the creamy mixture, allowing each cheese strand to melt completely and create a luxurious texture.
- Continue stirring until dip reaches a velvety, uniform appearance with no distinct cheese segments remaining.
- Transfer the warm, fragrant mixture to a serving vessel, ensuring even distribution and maintaining optimal temperature.
- Accompany with crisp tortilla chips or toasted crostini for optimal dipping experience, serving immediately while cheese remains gloriously molten.
Notes
- Choose lean sausage to reduce overall fat content and create a healthier version of the dip.
- Swap processed cheese with natural cheese alternatives for a more nutritious option that maintains creamy texture.
- Experiment with different protein options like ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for dietary flexibility and unique flavor profiles.
- Consider reducing milk quantity for thicker consistency or adding hot sauce for extra kick if you enjoy spicier appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg