Description
A warm and cheesy dip made with spicy Italian sausage, creamy cheeses, and peppers, perfect for game nights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced banana peppers
- 1/2 cup diced cherry peppers
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or bread for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Reduce heat slightly and add the minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in the cream cheese, allowing it to melt and combine with the sausage.
- Incorporate the sour cream and mozzarella cheese, mixing until melted and smooth.
- Add the diced banana peppers and cherry peppers, stirring gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish and serve immediately with tortilla chips or bread.
Notes
Prepare the dip a day ahead for enhanced flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg