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Sausage Jalapeño Popper Dip

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All the amazing flavors of jalapeño poppers are combined with sausage to make an amazing hot dip that is over the top delicious! Sausage Jalapeño Popper Dip is a warm, spicy appetizer that’s great for any party.

Tortilla chip dipped into Sausage Jalapeno Popper Dip baked in a cast iron skillet is creamy, meaty and spicy. It's a great hot appetizer to serve at family gatherings, parties, game day or anytime you are feeding a crowd.

Whether it’s game day, tailgating, a party, family gathering, cookout or neighborhood get-together, I’ll be serving a hot dip. They are kind of my thing. Actually, I think they are the ultimate party food.

When I was testing this recipe, it took every bit of strength that Mr. SS and I had to stop dipping into that warm, creamy, spicy goodness. Sausage Jalapeño Popper dip is full of savory sausage along with all the classic flavors of jalapeño poppers. It’s baked into a velvety, rich dip in a cast iron skillet that’s so good. I have a sneaky feeling you won’t be able to stop dipping, either!

What You’ll Find In This Post

  • What Goes In Sausage Jalapeño Popper Dip
    • Scroll down for full instructions and measurements
  • What To Serve With This Yummy Appetizer
  • How To Make This Hot Dip Recipe
  • Crock Pot Instructions
  • More Hot Dips You’ll Love!
Tortilla chip dipped into Sausage Jalapeno Popper Dip baked in a cast iron skillet is creamy, meaty and spicy. It's a great hot appetizer to serve at family gatherings, parties, game day or anytime you are feeding a crowd.

What Goes In Sausage Jalapeño Popper Dip

  • Sausage – breakfast sausage, regular or spicy.
  • Jalapeño Peppers – minced with the seeds removed. Pickled jalapeños or green chilies can be used as well.
  • Cream Cheese
  • Monterrey Jack Cheese – mozzarella cheese can be substituted. For added spice, Pepper Jack cheese can be used.
  • Sour Cream – Greek yogurt can be substituted.
  • Garlic Powder
  • Parmesan Cheese – cheddar cheese makes a great topping as well.
  • Fresh Parsley – green onions are also an excellent garnish.

Scroll down for full instructions and measurements

What To Serve With This Yummy Appetizer

There are all kinds of dippers that you can serve alongside this sausage dip.

  • Tortilla Chips
  • Pita Chips
  • Potato Chips
  • Crackers
  • Celery or Carrot Sticks
  • Fresh Vegetables
Tortilla chip dipped into Sausage Jalapeno Popper Dip baked in a cast iron skillet is creamy, meaty and spicy. It's a great hot appetizer to serve at family gatherings, parties, game day or anytime you are feeding a crowd.
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How To Make This Hot Dip Recipe

  1. Cook the sausage and drain off any fat. Mince the jalapeño peppers and grate the Monterrey and Parmesan cheese.
  2. Add the sausage crumbles, cream cheese, and sour cream to a large skillet. Over medium heat, stir the ingredients until the cream cheese has melted.
  3. Add garlic powder, minced jalapeños, and Monterrey Jack cheese to the sausage mixture. Stir everything together.
  4. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the sausage mixture and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the dip from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve.

Crock Pot Instructions

This recipe is easy to make in the slow cooker. Cook and drain the sausage. Next, add the sausage crumbles, cream cheese, and sour cream to a large skillet. Over medium heat, stir the ingredients until the cream cheese has melted.

Add garlic powder, minced jalapeños, and Monterrey Jack cheese to the sausage mixture. Stir everything together. Place the mixture in the crock pot, set the heat to LOW and the time for 2 hours. After cooking, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the dip, and cook for an addition 15–20 minutes.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Tortilla chip dipped into Sausage Jalapeno Popper Dip baked in a cast iron skillet is creamy, meaty and spicy. It's a great hot appetizer to serve at family gatherings, parties, game day or anytime you are feeding a crowd.

More Hot Dips You’ll Love!

  • Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Sausage Pimento Cheese Dip
  • Crock Pot Reuben Dip
  • Crock Pot Beer Cheese Dip
Tortilla chip dipped into Sausage Jalapeno Popper Dip baked in a cast iron skillet is creamy, meaty and spicy. It's a great hot appetizer to serve at family gatherings, parties, game day or anytime you are feeding a crowd.
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Sausage Jalapeño Popper Dip

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10
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All the amazing flavors of jalapeño poppers are combined with sausage to make an amazing hot dip that is over the top delicious! Sausage Jalapeño Popper Dip is a warm, spicy appetizer that's great for any party.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk sausage
  • 2 medium seeded and minced jalapeños
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded Monterrey cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook the sausage and drain on paper towels.
  • Add the sausage back to a cast iron skillet along with the cream cheese and sour cream. Heat, stirring, over medium-low heat until the cream cheese has melted.
  • Stir in the garlic powder, jalapeños, and grated Monterrey Jack cheese. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the sausage mixture. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges.
  • Remove from the oven, sprinkle on fresh parsley, and serve.

Crock Pot Instructions

  • Cook and drain the sausage. Next, add the sausage crumbles, cream cheese, and sour cream to a large skillet. Over medium heat, stir the ingredients until the cream cheese has melted.
  • Add garlic powder, minced jalapeños, and Monterrey Jack cheese to the sausage mixture. Stir everything together. Place the mixture in the crock pot, set the heat to LOW and the time for 2 hours. After cooking, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the dip, and cook for an addition 15–20 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Tortilla chip dipped into Sausage Jalapeno Popper Dip baked in a cast iron skillet is creamy, meaty and spicy. It's a great hot appetizer to serve at family gatherings, parties, game day or anytime you are feeding a crowd.
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