Sausage Queso Dip Recipe (with Real Cheese!)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 people as an appetizer
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Calories
436 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Sausage Queso Dip Recipe (with Real Cheese!)
Description
The Sausage Queso Dip Recipe features crumbled pork sausage browned to release fat that flavors the base. Cream cheese is stirred into the hot sausage to create a smooth, rich texture, followed by canned diced tomatoes with green chilies and drained corn for sweetness and mild heat. Shredded cheddar cheese melds into the mixture to add a tangy, creamy finish. The dip is gently heated until bubbly, combining melting cheese with hearty ingredients.
The final dish is thick but creamy with bursts of tomato and corn kernels. Fresh diced tomato, reserved cheddar, and chopped chives added on top lend texture and a bright contrast. This warm dip pairs naturally with tortilla chips, offering a satisfying blend of meat, cheese, and mild spice suitable for parties or game days.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Sausage Queso:
- 1 lb ground pork sausage make sure it says "sausage"
- 8 oz cream cheese (no need to soften)
- 20 oz diced tomatoes two 10oz cans, Rotel brand
- 20 oz green chilies two 10oz cans, Rotel brand
- 15 oz corn drained, canned
- 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded, medium
Garnish for Queso Dip:
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 1 Tbsp chives finely chopped, or green onion
Instructions
- In a large dry pot or deep skillet over med/high heat, brown sausage (10-12 min), breaking it apart with your spatula (the sausage releases enough oil to grease the pan). When browned, remove excess grease by pushing a paper towel around the pan with a spatula until fully saturated then discard.
- Cut cream cheese into pieces and stir it into browned pork until melted and incorporated.
- Add 2 cans un-drained Rotel tomatoes, 15 oz can drained corn, and 8 oz shredded cheddar (reserve some cheddar to garnish the top if desired). Cook over med heat, stirring occasionally just until bubbly and cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh tomatoes, reserved cheddar, and chopped chives. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people as an appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 12g | |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 722mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 871IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 259mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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