Description
Spicy hot ranch sausage dip delivers creamy, zesty comfort perfect for game day snacking. Hearty sausage and tangy ranch blend into an irresistible party favorite you’ll devour with crisp chips or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground sausage (spicy or mild)
Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (57 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 packet (28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup (37 grams) diced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Crumble the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces while cooking. Drain excess fat completely after thorough cooking.
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning in a large mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Fold the cooked sausage crumbles into the creamy base, integrating the shredded cheeses and diced tomatoes until evenly distributed.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Transfer the combined mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it smoothly and creating an even surface.
- Sprinkle additional cheese on top for extra richness. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges turn golden and the center becomes bubbly and heated through.
- Remove from oven and allow the dip to rest for 5 minutes, which helps it set and prevents burning. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately with an assortment of dipping options like tortilla chips, crisp vegetables, or crackers while the dip remains warm and inviting.
Notes
- Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent a greasy dip and ensure a perfect texture that’s creamy and appetizing.
- Experiment with different sausage types like spicy Italian, turkey, or chorizo to customize flavor profiles and make the dip more exciting.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese and sour cream with low-fat or Greek yogurt alternatives, maintaining delicious taste while reducing calories.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding chopped spinach, jalapeños, or bell peppers to introduce extra nutrients and create more complex flavor dimensions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg