Description
Spicy hot sausage cheese dip delivers a flavor explosion that keeps party guests coming back for more. Creamy, zesty, and irresistibly rich, you’ll find this crowd-pleasing appetizer becomes an instant favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound (1 lb) Italian sausage, removed from casing
Cheeses:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or pretzels, for serving
Instructions
- Sizzle the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and thoroughly crumbled, approximately 7-8 minutes. Drain excess grease completely.
- Warm chicken broth in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then gradually whisk cream cheese until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring continuously until they melt seamlessly into a velvety mixture.
- Introduce milk, flour, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer and stir periodically, allowing the sauce to thicken and reach a bubbling temperature of about 165°F.
- Fold the cooked sausage into the cheese sauce, ensuring even distribution and a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Transfer the hot, creamy dip to a serving dish, presenting it alongside crisp tortilla chips or crunchy pretzels for an irresistible appetizer.
Notes
- Customize meat options by swapping Italian sausage with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for different dietary needs.
- Control spice levels by selecting mild or hot sausage varieties, allowing personalization for heat preferences.
- Reduce fat content by using low-fat cream cheese and selecting leaner meat options without compromising flavor intensity.
- Elevate serving presentation by garnishing with fresh chopped parsley, green onions, or crushed red pepper flakes for added visual appeal and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 301 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 517 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg