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savory sausage chip dip

Sausage Chip Dip

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 measuring cup set
  • 1 measuring spoon set
  • 1 medium mixing bowl (optional, if not mixing in skillet)
  • 1 serving bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pork sausage spicy or mild
  • 1 cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies 10 ounces; undrained
  • 1 package cream cheese 8 ounces; softened and cubed
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2 tablespoon green onions thinly sliced; for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro optional; chopped; for garnish
  • 1 bag tortilla chips 12 ounces; for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place the skillet over medium heat and add the pork sausage, breaking it up with the wooden spoon.
  • Cook the sausage for 6–8 minutes until browned and no longer pink, stirring frequently.
  • Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chilies and stir to combine with the sausage mixture.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the cubed cream cheese, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
  • Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese until fully melted and the dip is creamy.
  • Season the mixture with chili powder, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt, then stir to distribute evenly.
  • Simmer the dip on low heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and let the dip rest for 5 minutes to set.
  • Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, if desired, and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips arranged around the bowl.

Notes

For best flavor, use good-quality sausage and drain excess fat if your sausage is very greasy so the dip doesn’t become oily; adjust spice levels by choosing mild or hot sausage and adding extra chili powder or a dash of hot sauce if desired, and thin an overly thick dip with a splash of milk or cream while it’s still warm. Keep the dip over very low heat or in a small slow cooker when serving for a party to maintain a smooth texture, stir occasionally to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate leftovers promptly; they reheat well on the stovetop or in the microwave with a bit of added milk to restore creaminess.
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