Description
This Sausage Jalapeño Popper Dip combines spicy jalapeños, creamy cheeses, and savory sausage into a warm, bubbling appetizer perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk sausage
- 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and minced
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet along with the cream cheese and sour cream. Stir over medium-low heat until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the garlic powder, minced jalapeños, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese until well combined.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use pickled jalapeños for a tangier flavor.
- Remove seeds and membranes from jalapeños for a milder dip.
- Substitute mozzarella or Pepper Jack for different cheese flavors.
- Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
