Party Essential! How To Make The Dip Sensation Of 2023 In Your Crock Pot

Are you looking for an easy and delicious appetizer that is sure to impress your guests? Look no further than sausage dip! This classic party dip is a blend of spicy sausage, cream cheese, and a variety of seasonings, all simmered together in a slow cooker until bubbly and hot. It’s the perfect dip for tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

Best of all, sausage dip is incredibly easy to make in a crock pot. Simply throw all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do its magic. In just a few hours, you’ll have a creamy, cheesy dip that is sure to be a hit.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 pound ground sausage
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (10.75-ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Shredded cheddar cheese, for topping (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brown the sausage: In a large skillet, brown the ground sausage over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Add ingredients to the crock pot: Add the browned sausage, cream cheese, cream of celery soup, tomatoes and green chilies, diced green chilies, onion, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper to the crock pot.
3. Stir to combine: Stir until all of the ingredients are well combined.
4. Cook on low: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until the dip is bubbly and hot.
5. Top with cheese (optional): If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the dip.
6. Serve: Serve the sausage dip hot with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

Tips for Making the Best Sausage Dip

• For a spicier dip, use hot ground sausage.
• For a creamier dip, use more cream cheese.
• For a chunkier dip, don’t chop the onion too finely.
• If you don’t have cream of celery soup, you can use cream of mushroom soup instead.
• If you don’t have diced tomatoes and green chilies, you can use a 15-ounce can of chili beans, undrained.
• If you don’t have diced green chilies, you can use 1/2 of a 4-ounce can of chopped green chilies.
• Serve the sausage dip with a variety of dipping options, such as tortilla chips, crackers, vegetable sticks, or bread cubes.

Variations on Sausage Dip

• Add your favorite vegetables: Try adding chopped bell peppers, jalapeños, or corn to the dip.
• Add some heat: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce to the dip.
• Make it cheesy: Add extra shredded cheese to the dip before serving.
• Top it with salsa: Serve the sausage dip topped with your favorite salsa.
• Make it a meal: Serve the sausage dip over rice or pasta.

How to Store Sausage Dip

Sausage dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave on low power until warmed through.

“I Can’t Believe It’s Not Sausage” Dip

If you’re looking for a vegetarian or vegan alternative to sausage dip, try this “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Sausage” dip.

Ingredients:

• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (10.75-ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, combine the black beans, kidney beans, cream of celery soup, tomatoes and green chilies, diced green chilies, onion, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the dip has thickened.
3. Serve the dip hot with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

What You Need to Learn

Q: Can I make sausage dip ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can make sausage dip ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave on low power until warmed through.

Q: Can I freeze sausage dip?
A: Yes, you can freeze sausage dip for up to 2 months. To freeze, let the dip cool completely and then transfer it to an airtight freezer-safe container. To thaw, place the dip in the refrigerator overnight or microwave on low power until thawed.

Q: What are some good dipping options for sausage dip?
A: Some good dipping options for sausage dip include tortilla chips, crackers, vegetable sticks, bread cubes, and even fruit slices.