Pioneer Woman Sausage Dip Recipe is made with just three ingredients: savory pork breakfast sausage, rich cream cheese, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies. The result is a warm, gooey, and flavorful dip that is utterly irresistible. It is the perfect appetizer for a game day party or holiday gathering and makes a generous bowl of dip.
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Jump to Recipe🤎 Why You Will Love This Sausage Dip:
- The 3-Ingredient Wonder: This recipe is famous for its simplicity. Requiring only sausage, cream cheese, and Rotel, it takes minutes to assemble and uses minimal, inexpensive ingredients.
- Ultimate Game Day Comfort: This is the quintessential warm party dip. It’s savory, cheesy, and rich, making it the perfect, satisfying appetizer for game days, holidays, or any large gathering.
- Easy to Keep Warm: This dip holds its temperature and creamy texture perfectly in a slow cooker set to “Warm.” This allows you to serve it gooey and delicious for hours without worrying about it hardening.
- Customizable Spice Level: You control the heat! By choosing mild or hot bulk sausage and using a mild or spicy can of tomatoes and chilies, you can easily adjust the kick to suit your guests.
🧀 Pioneer Woman Sausage Dip Recipe Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk pork breakfast sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), well-drained
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
🥘 How To Make Pioneer Woman Sausage Dip
- Brown the sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the pork sausage, breaking it up with a spoon as it browns.
- Drain the grease: Once the sausage is fully cooked and no longer pink, use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat to a paper towel-lined plate. Carefully drain all the rendered grease from the skillet.
- Combine the ingredients: Return the sausage to the skillet (off the heat). Add the cubed, softened cream cheese and the well-drained can of diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Melt and stir: Place the skillet back over low heat. Stir the mixture constantly for 5-7 minutes until the cream cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth and uniform.
- Season and serve: Stir in the black pepper. Transfer the hot dip to a serving dish, or keep it warm in a slow cooker set to “Warm.” Serve immediately.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Drain Grease Thoroughly: The biggest mistake when making this dip is not draining the grease. Ensure you remove all the excess fat after browning the sausage to prevent the dip from separating or having a layer of oil on top.
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Cut the cream cheese block into several small cubes and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before starting. Soft cream cheese melts much faster and smoother.
- Serve Warm: This dip is best served warm, as the texture becomes too stiff when cold. If you are serving it for a party, use a small slow cooker to keep it gooey and dippable.
- Adjust the Heat: For a spicier dip, use “Hot” bulk breakfast sausage. For a milder dip, use “Mild” sausage and choose a mild version of the canned tomatoes and chilies.
🥨 What To Serve With Sausage Dip?
This creamy cheesy dip is a savory party staple the best pairings are sturdy dippers that can handle the thick texture: tortilla chips, Fritos scoops or thick-cut crackers. It is also excellent served alongside crunchy raw vegetables like carrots and celery sticks.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Sausage Dip?
- Refrigerate: Let the dip cool completely store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Do not freeze this dip. The cream cheese will separate into a grainy, watery mess when thawed.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Sausage Dip?
This dip thickens considerably when cold. The key is to reheat it slowly and add a little moisture to bring back the original gooey texture.
1. On the Stovetop (The Recommended Method) This is the fastest way to get a smooth, creamy texture and is best for small to medium batches.
- Add Liquid: Place the cold dip in a saucepan over low heat. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk or chicken broth to help loosen the cream cheese.
- Stir Constantly: Stir the mixture gently and constantly for 5–7 minutes until the cream cheese melts back down and the dip is smooth. Do not let it boil vigorously.
2. In the Microwave (Fastest Method) Use this only for small portions.
- Prep: Place a serving in a microwave-safe bowl. Add a splash of milk or broth over the top.
- Low Power: Heat on 50% or Medium power for 1 minute.
- Stir and Repeat: Stir thoroughly, then repeat in 30-second intervals at medium power until the dip is hot and smooth.
FAQs
Yes, you can if you use ground beef, you will need to add extra seasoning. Brown the meat, drain the fat, and then stir in 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
The best way is to transfer the finished dip to a small slow cooker (a “dipper” size slow cooker) set to the “Warm” setting. This prevents scorching while keeping the dip gooey.
You can, but the full-fat cream cheese provides the best richness and prevents the dip from becoming grainy. If using low-fat, add a tablespoon of whole milk during the melting step to ensure a smooth consistency.
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📊 Sausage Dip Recipe Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 380mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 7g
Pioneer Woman Sausage Dip Recipe
Course: Appetizers, Sides, Lunch, DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Beginner16
servings5
minutes15
minutes150
kcalPioneer Woman Sausage Dip Recipe is made with just three ingredients: savory pork breakfast sausage, rich cream cheese, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies. The result is a warm, gooey, and flavorful dip that is utterly irresistible. It is the perfect appetizer for a game day party or holiday gathering and makes a generous bowl of dip.
Ingredients
1 pound bulk pork breakfast sausage (mild or hot)
1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), well-drained
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Directions
- Brown the sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the pork sausage, breaking it up with a spoon as it browns.
- Drain the grease: Once the sausage is fully cooked and no longer pink, use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat to a paper towel-lined plate. Carefully drain all the rendered grease from the skillet.
- Combine the ingredients: Return the sausage to the skillet (off the heat). Add the cubed, softened cream cheese and the well-drained can of diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Melt and stir: Place the skillet back over low heat. Stir the mixture constantly for 5-7 minutes until the cream cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth and uniform.
- Season and serve: Stir in the black pepper. Transfer the hot dip to a serving dish, or keep it warm in a slow cooker set to “Warm.” Serve immediately.
Notes
- Drain Grease Thoroughly: The biggest mistake when making this dip is not draining the grease. Ensure you remove all the excess fat after browning the sausage to prevent the dip from separating or having a layer of oil on top.
Soften the Cream Cheese: Cut the cream cheese block into several small cubes and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before starting. Soft cream cheese melts much faster and smoother.
Serve Warm: This dip is best served warm, as the texture becomes too stiff when cold. If you are serving it for a party, use a small slow cooker to keep it gooey and dippable.
Adjust the Heat: For a spicier dip, use “Hot” bulk breakfast sausage. For a milder dip, use “Mild” sausage and choose a mild version of the canned tomatoes and chilies.
