This Cream Cheese Sausage Dip uses just three ingredients and makes a perfect appetizer for casual get-togethers, tailgates, and game day gatherings.
Why You’ll Love This Sausage Dip Recipe
- Only 3 ingredients. Simple components combine for a rich, creamy, cheesy dip that’s hard to resist.
- Quick & easy. Prep takes about 5 minutes and a short bake finishes it in roughly 15 minutes.
- Perfect for game day. Creamy, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing—ideal for parties and tailgates.
- Keto friendly option. With the right ingredients, this dip fits keto-friendly menus.
Sausage Dip Ingredients
- Pork sausage: Use 1 pound of bulk pork sausage. You can choose uncooked or pre-cooked sausage and experiment with flavors like cheddar, jalapeño smoked, breakfast, or spicy varieties.
- Canned diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained): Use the contents of the can, juice and all, for the best flavor.
- Cream cheese: 16 ounces softened. For a smoother, creamier texture you can combine cream cheese with a processed cheese like Velveeta, if desired.
(See the recipe card below for exact measurements and baking instructions.)
How To Make Sausage Dip
- Cook the sausage (if needed): If using uncooked sausage, brown it in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into pieces as it cooks. If the sausage is already cooked, chop it and set aside.
- Combine ingredients: In a bowl, mix the diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained) and the softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the cooked sausage.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake at 350°F until heated through and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
- Optional cheesy layer: Stir in ½ cup shredded mozzarella or your preferred cheese before baking and sprinkle extra on top for a golden, cheesy crust.
Substitutions & Variations
- Slow cooker: Combine ingredients in a crock pot on low, stirring occasionally. Pre-cook any raw sausage before adding. Keep on warm to serve.
- Serve hot or cold: This dip is delicious either way, depending on your preference.
- Extra cheesy: Add shredded cheese to the mixture and on top before baking for a richer result.
- Spicier: Use hot sausage or add red pepper flakes, hot sauce, or diced jalapeño.
- Lower fat: Substitute lean ground beef, chicken, or turkey, or use lean turkey/chicken sausage for fewer calories.
- Add-ins: Mix in corn, black beans, or diced red bell pepper for texture and color.
Sausage Dip Serving Suggestions
Serve this dip with a variety of dippers or use it as a flavorful topping:
- Dippers:
- Potato or corn chips
- Fresh vegetables
- Tortilla chips
- Crackers
- Toasted bread or baguette slices
- Pretzel crisps, pita chips, or bagel chips
- Use as a sandwich spread
- Spoon over chili or baked potatoes
- Pair with cold beer or margaritas for a festive pairing
Make Ahead, Store, & Reheat
This sausage dip is easy to make ahead and store.
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheat using any of these methods:
- Crock pot: Heat on low until hot and bubbly, then switch to warm for serving.
- Stovetop: Warm over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
- Oven: Preheat to 350°F and bake in an oven-safe dish for 15–20 minutes until bubbly.
- Microwave (small portions): Heat on medium-low in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until warmed through.
Leftovers reheat well using these same methods.
Sausage Dip Recipe
Yield:
8 servings
8 servings
Prep Time:
5 minutes
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
20 minutes
This Cream Cheese Sausage Dip uses just three ingredients for a creamy, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork sausage (your favorite brand)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. If using uncooked sausage, brown it and break into pieces as it cooks. If already cooked, chop and set aside.
- Mix the diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained) and the softened cream cheese until combined. Stir in the sausage.
- Pour into a baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Optional: Stir in ½ cup shredded mozzarella or other cheese before baking and sprinkle extra on top for a cheesy crust.
Notes
Slow cooker: Pre-cook raw sausage, then add all ingredients to the crock pot and cook on low, stirring occasionally. Keep on warm for serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 235
Total Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 63mg
Sodium: 466mg
Carbohydrates: 5g
Protein: 5g
Nutrition data provided by Nutritionix.
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