Description
Spicy hot ranch sausage dip delivers a crowd-pleasing appetizer packed with creamy flavors and zesty kick. Hearty sausage and tangy ranch blend seamlessly, promising delicious moments you’ll crave at game day gatherings or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Components:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground sausage (spicy or mild)
Dairy Components:
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning and Garnish Components:
- 1 packet (1 oz/28 g) ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup (50 g) diced tomatoes (optional)
- ¼ cup (30 g) diced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, methodically crumbling and cooking until completely browned. Eliminate any residual fat through careful draining, then reserve the meat.
- Whisk cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning in a spacious mixing bowl until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Fold the prepared sausage, cheddar, mozzarella, and tomatoes into the creamy base, ensuring thorough integration of all ingredients.
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C). Migrate the mixture into a greased baking vessel, smoothing the surface and optionally sprinkling additional cheese for enhanced texture.
- Roast the dip for approximately 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the edges bubble enthusiastically and cheese transforms into a golden, molten landscape.
- Extract from oven and allow a brief cooling interval of 5 minutes. Embellish with freshly chopped green onions, presenting alongside crisp tortilla chips, rustic crackers, or vibrant vegetable crudités for an irresistible communal appetizer.
Notes
- Select high-quality sausage for maximum flavor, preferably spicy Italian or breakfast sausage for extra kick.
- Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent excess grease making the dip oily or soggy.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and better texture.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting ranch seasoning or adding red pepper flakes for heat lovers.
- Make it low-carb by serving with cucumber slices or bell pepper strips instead of chips.
- Prep ahead by mixing ingredients and refrigerating, then baking just before serving to save time.
- Freeze leftover dip in portions for quick future appetizers, reheating gently to maintain creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg