Description
This Sausage Jalapeno Popper Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy appetizer that combines browned sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, and diced jalapenos, baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for parties and game days, it’s served warm with tortilla chips or crackers to unleash irresistible flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound sausage
Dairy
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Vegetables & Seasonings
- 1/2 cup jalapenos, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until it is fully browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks for even texture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapenos, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder until well blended and smooth.
- Add Sausage to Mixture: Incorporate the cooked sausage into the cheese and jalapeno mixture, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the combined dip mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out for even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the top is bubbly and slightly golden around the edges.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm with tortilla chips or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat level by using more or less jalapenos according to your spice preference.
- For a milder version, substitute jalapenos with green bell peppers.
- Use a lean sausage to reduce fat content if desired.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- This dip pairs well with crunchy vegetables as well as chips or crackers.
