Description
Sizzling Sausage Jalapeno Popper Dip blends creamy cheese with spicy peppers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Zesty flavors and rich textures will draw guests closer to this irresistible party favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground sausage (hot or mild)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (75 g) jalapenos, diced (pickled or fresh)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup (15 g) green onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sizzle sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking into crumbly pieces and stirring until completely browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Cheese Foundation: Whisk cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning into a silky, homogeneous mixture.
- Flavor Integration: Fold drained sausage and diced jalapenos (seeds optional) into the creamy base, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Baking Process: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, spreading evenly, and roast in a preheated 375F (190C) oven for 20-25 minutes until surface turns golden and edges bubble dramatically.
- Finishing Touch: Allow dip to rest briefly after removing from oven, then garnish with green onions or extra jalapeno slices for visual and flavor enhancement.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately with tortilla chips, crisp vegetable sticks, or crackers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer experience.
Notes
- Manage Spice Levels: Remove jalapeno seeds for a milder dip or keep them for extra heat, allowing customization based on personal preference.
- Perfect Meat Browning: Stir sausage consistently during cooking to ensure even browning and prevent uneven texture or burning.
- Cheese Blend Technique: Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature for smoother mixing and preventing lumpy texture in the dip.
- Drain Excess Grease: Thoroughly drain cooked sausage to prevent excess oil from making the dip greasy or separating during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 373
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 735 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg