Description
This Pimento Cheese Sausage Dip is a warm, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties or casual gatherings. Combining savory cooked sausage with creamy pimento cheese and spicy Rotel tomatoes creates a rich and comforting dip that pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound sausage (such as Jimmy Dean)
Cheeses and Dairy
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1 (8-oz) container of pimento cheese
Vegetables
- 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sausage. Cook the sausage until it is fully browned and crumbled, with no pink remaining. Drain any excess grease carefully to avoid excess fat in the dip.
- Add Cheeses and Rotel: To the cooked sausage in the skillet, add the undrained can of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, the cubed cream cheese, and the container of pimento cheese. Stir the mixture continually until the cheeses have completely melted and the dip is smooth and well combined.
- Serve Warm: Once fully melted and blended, transfer the dip to a serving bowl if desired or serve directly from the skillet. Provide tortilla chips for dipping to enjoy this warm, cheesy appetizer.
Notes
- Use high-quality sausage like Jimmy Dean for best flavor.
- Drain the grease well to reduce excess fat and excess oiliness in the dip.
- Serve immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor.
- This dip is great for parties, game day, or casual snacks.
- Can be kept warm in a slow cooker or heated gently on the stovetop if made in advance.
