Description
A comforting, cheesy dip featuring cream cheese, cheddar, and sausage, perfect for gatherings and family moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup cooked ground sausage (mild or spicy, crumbled)
- 1 4 oz can diced green chiles, drained
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Crackers, tortilla chips, or bread slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a medium baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbled, then drain excess grease.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, cooked sausage, green chiles, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm with chips, crackers, or bread.
Notes
For added richness, consider increasing the mayonnaise. Freshly shredded cheese will melt more smoothly than bagged cheese. Leftovers can be reheated for a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: dip, cheesy dip, appetizer, family recipe, comforting food