Skillet sausage cheese dip is a smooth and cheesy, party-pleasing dip that comes together quickly and easily!
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Savory sausage is layered with creamy, melty cheeses and mild heat from green chiles, with juicy pops of bright tomato.
- Recommended tools: A medium skillet is all you need to cook it, and we recommend a slow cooker to keep it warm for parties or potlucks.
- Swaps: Works with hot or mild sausage, turkey sausage, or plant-based sausage.
- Time-Saving Tip: Use canned diced tomatoes with green chiles for instant flavor without chopping.
- Serving suggestions: This dip is a fave addition to my hot snacks & appetizers table on game day along with assorted dippers, spinach artichoke dip and chicken wings.
What You’ll Need
- Pork sausage: Use mild or hot, depending on spice preference. I just slit open the casings and discard them before cooking and crumbling the loose filling.
- Cream cheese: Use full fat, room temperature cream cheese for a creamy smooth dip.
- Diced tomatoes with green chiles: Canned Rotel makes it easy to adds vegetable flavor and juiciness to cut through the richness of the other ingredients. Choose mild or hot versions.
- Sharp cheddar cheese: Sharp cheddar melts creamy and adds flavor. In a pinch? Use pre-shredded cheese.
Variations
- Swap pork sausage for turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter dip.
- Use Quesadilla cheese or Monterey Jack for a sausage queso dip with Mexican inspired flair.
- A splash of hot sauce or a pinch of smoked paprika adds extra heat or smokiness.
- Add a handful of sautèed mushrooms or onions if you want extra texture.
From Skillet to Serving
- Cook: Brown and crumble the sausage (full recipe below).
- Combine: Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add tomatoes and chiles.
- Melt: Turn off heat, stir in shredded cheddar.
- Serve: Delicious warm with your favorite dippers. Try bell pepper strips, cucumbers, or carrot and celery sticks. Keep it low-carb with keto crackers, cloud bread or low carb tortilla chips.
Holly’s Tips for Perfect Party Dip
- Drain canned ingredients and cooked sausage well to ensure a thick and creamy dip. For a thinner, more smooth consistency, pulse tomatoes briefly before adding.
- If the dip thickens too much while sitting, stir in a splash of milk or cream to loosen.
- Prep ahead by cooking sausage the day before. Simply reheat before mixing in cheese.
- Keep it warm in a crock pot (on low) for creamy, scoopable comfort that outlasts any gathering.
How to Save & Reheat
- Store leftover dip in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring often for even melting.
- This sausage queso freezes surprisingly well. Cool completely, cover tightly, then store up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat slowly on a low setting, adding a splash of cream if needed.
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Sausage Cheese Dip
Warm, cheesy, and loaded with sausage, this simple dip is perfect for game day or entertaining.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage , original or hot
- 8 ounces cream cheese , cut in cubes
- 10 ounces can diced tomatoes with green chiles , with juices
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown sausage over medium heat until no pink remains, breaking the sausage up as it cooks. Drain the fat.
- Stir in cream cheese and keep mixing until it melts and no lumps remain. Mix in can of diced tomatoes and heat until warm and bubbly.
- Take off of heat and stir in the cheese.
- Serve immediately with bell peppers or homemade low carb tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use cream cheese at room temperature for easy melting.
- This sausage cheese dip can be made up to three days in advance.
- Reheat leftovers on medium heat and stir before serving.
- Use a slow cooker to keep warm for serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers covered for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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