Posted Sep 09, 2020, Updated Nov 11, 2024 My Aunt is known for being an amazing hostess, and always makes the best dips. I have so many fond memories enjoying time with family during the holidays, sitting in her kitchen snacking on our favorite appetizers, like this Sausage Dip! This sausage cheese dip has always been one of my favorites. It’s easy to make with only 8 ingredients in 20 minutes, so it’s perfect for impromptu guests. Serve it with crackers, chips or crisp veggies and it’s sure to be the hit of any party. Also, try this cranberry cream cheese dip!
Cream Cheese Sausage Dip: Ingredients & Substitutions
This sausage dip is easy to customize to your specific tastes. Here are a few suggestions:
Breakfast Sausage. I typically use a mild breakfast sausage (like this variety) because I have lots of kids and we aren’t really into super spicy foods. However you can use a hot or medium breakfast sausage, or Italian sausage works well too. Minced Garlic. Garlic powder can be used in place of minced garlic, just add it with the salt and pepper. Fresh roasted or diced garlic is great too. Onion. Choose your favorite onion variety, yellow, red, sweet, you can’t go wrong. Cream Cheese. I prefer full-fat cream cheese for the tastiest end result. However, you can use a lower fat option if desired. Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles. Rotel is a popular brand of diced tomatoes with green chiles (many people call this kind of appetizer a Rotel sausage dip), however I have used other brands with great success. Choose mild, medium or spicy depending on your spice-level preferences. Sharp Cheddar Cheese. As always, I recommend sharp cheddar for the best flavor. However other cheese varieties work well too: Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, mozzarella, mild cheddar, etc.
How to Make Sausage dip
This sausage dip recipe is really easy to make in one skillet in 20 minutes! We’ll walk through the process step-by-step, and don’t forget ot watch the video! The first step in this sausage dip recipe is to cook the sausage, onion and garlic until the sausage is browned. Be sure to stir occasionally, and break the sausage into small, bite-sized pieces. Once the sausage is browned, add the tomatoes and cream cheese and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring until the cheese is melted. When the cream cheese is melted, add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Then, be sure to taste test the sausage cream cheese dip and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Some sausage varieties can be really salty, so you may not even need that much salt.
Serve
One you’ve dialed in the salt and pepper, it’s time to serve! Serve this sausage dip with chips, crackers, crisp veggies, etc. I promise it’ll be the hit of the party! Plus it’s hearty, so if you’re doing an “appetizer for dinner” type of party this sausage cheese dip is ideal since it’s full of protein. You can serve it alongside some of our favorite appetizers like:
Cowboy caviar Homemade Guacamole Homemade Hummus & Pita Bread Layered Greek Dip Black Bean Dip 5-Minute Homemade Salsa
Store
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat to enjoy them! If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
