Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Spicy Italian Sausage Dip Recipe. This creamy, flavor-packed dip merges spicy Italian sausage with a delightful blend of three cheeses, making it the perfect appetizer for game days, parties, or cozy nights in. The rich flavors and smooth texture make it an irresistible choice that everyone will love. Serve it warm with crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetables for a crowd-pleasing dish that elevates any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Spicy Italian sausage (cooked and drained)
- 12 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups Freshly grated Mozzarella Cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup Freshly shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
- 15 ounces Can diced tomatoes (drained)
- 3/4 cup Pepperoncinis (drained and diced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- Fresh chopped basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the spicy sausage until fully browned. Drain excess grease.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked sausage, cream cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly. For extra browning, broil for a few minutes at the end.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm with crostini or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg