Description
This Cream Cheese Sausage Dip is the ultimate warm, cheesy appetizer—made with just 8 ingredients in 20 minutes! Perfectly creamy with a savory kick from breakfast sausage, diced tomatoes, and sharp cheddar, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve with chips, crackers, or veggies for a low-carb, party-friendly dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 small onion, finely diced (1 cup)
- 8 oz cream cheese, cut into 1” cubes
- 28 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, onion, and garlic, stirring occasionally until the sausage is browned and fully cooked.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cream cheese, stirring continuously over medium heat until the cheese is fully melted and combined.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh-cut veggies.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, use hot breakfast sausage and extra green chilies.
- For a smoother texture, blend half of the diced tomatoes before adding.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16 of dip
- Calories: 176.5
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 38mg