Description
A delightful and creamy dip perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, featuring a mix of sausage, cheeses, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain fat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until creamy and smooth.
- Fold in the cooked sausage, shredded cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese until evenly combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle chopped bacon and extra cheese on top if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm with crackers, veggies, or bread.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing for the best texture. It can be prepared ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg