Description
This creamy and flavorful Sausage Cheese Dip combines savory Italian sausage with a blend of melted cheeses and a touch of dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce for depth. Perfectly rich and cheesy, it is quick to prepare and ideal for serving warm alongside tortilla chips or crostini, making it a crowd-pleasing appetizer for gatherings and parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 12 ounces Italian sausage
- ½ cup diced onion
Cheese Sauce
- 8 ounces processed cheese loaf (such as Velveeta)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown Sausage and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage and diced onion together, breaking up the sausage with a spoon, until the sausage is no longer pink and fully cooked. Drain excess fat from the skillet to avoid greasiness in your dip.
- Melt Cheeses and Combine Ingredients: Add the processed cheese loaf and cream cheese to the skillet with the cooked sausage and onion. Stir continuously over medium heat until both cheeses have melted smoothly into the mixture.
- Add Milk and Seasonings: Whisk in the milk, dry mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Continue cooking the mixture, stirring often, until it becomes hot and bubbly, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Incorporate Sharp Cheddar: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until it is fully mixed into the dip, creating a creamy and cheesy texture.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve warm with tortilla chips or crostini for dipping. Enjoy immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a spicier variation, consider adding diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute the processed cheese loaf with an equal amount of Velveeta or other melting cheese if preferred.
- To keep the dip warm during serving, use a small slow cooker or chafing dish.
- Leftover dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop or in a microwave.
- For a lower-fat version, use turkey sausage and reduced-fat cream cheese, and reduce the amount of processed cheese.