Easy 3-Ingredient Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
This incredibly simple dip is ready in minutes and perfect for parties or a quick snack. Just three main ingredients create a rich and flavorful appetizer.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Serving dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Breakfast sausage Mild or spicy, your preference. Remove casings before cooking.
- 8 ounces Cream cheese Softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Or your favorite cheese, such as Monterey Jack or pepper jack
- 2 tablespoons Green onions Finely chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper Or to taste
- as needed Tortilla chips or crackers For serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or crackers.
Notes
For a spicier dip, use spicy sausage or add a pinch of cayenne pepper. You can also experiment with different cheeses or add other ingredients like jalapeños or diced green chilies for extra flavor.