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    Home » Appetizers & Snacks » Keto Cheesy Sausage Dip

    Published: Jan 13, 2019 · Modified: Jun 29, 2022 by Carolyn

    Keto Cheesy Sausage Dip

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    Cheesy Sausage Dip Recipe is the ultimate keto appetizer. Gooey cheddar dip meets jalapeños and Italian sausage for an easy low carb Game Day snack. 5 simple ingredients and only 2.5 total carbs per serving. A hit at any party.

    Keto Sausage Dip with Cheddar and Jalapeños in a cast iron skillet

    I’m not going to say that this is the best sausage dip ever, but I think it might actually be The Best Sausage Dip Ever.

    If only my words were adequate enough to tell you just how good this was, and how there were people clustered around it at our friend’s party, just dipping, and dipping, and dipping.

    We hope they weren’t double dipping, but everyone loved it so much, I daresay there may have been some of that social taboo going on. But oh the spicy cheesy goodness. Can you blame them?

    Seriously, though, I love finger food and appetizers – it’s honestly one of my favorite ways to eat. I love being able to taste a little of this and little of that, and then maybe head back to the best ones for another round. We do an annual New Year’s Party at a friend’s house and this was my offering this year.

    Even while I was making it, I knew it was going to be ridiculously good. But it truly was the hit of the party. I suspect I will be required to bring this every year now. Trust me, I don’t mind. It was so easy to make and so luscious.

    Easy cheesy Sausage dip, perfect for Game Day parties.

    Tips for Keto Sausage Dip

    Most sausage dip recipes take a full can of Rotel tomatoes. I lowered the carb count by using only 1 cup of diced tomatoes and then adding in some chopped jalapeño. Get the petite diced tomatoes if you can, so they mix well throughout the dip. You don’t need Rotel brand, especially if you are adding jalapeños.

    Bulk Italian sausage is best but if you can’t find that, get some fresh link sausages and simply remove the casing.

    I did not drain the sausage after cooking it. Why lose all that wonderful luscious fat? This is a low carb high fat diet, after all! And I found it all mixed in beautiful and didn’t seem greasy once it was finished.

    You can make it in and serve it right from the skillet, to save time and dishes. It should be at least a 10 inch skillet, to hold all of the dip. It looked great in the cast iron pan I used, and I simply cleaned up the sides with a paper towel before serving.

    I added a full 8 ounce brick of Cheddar cheese, which is unusual for sausage dip. But I wanted to give it my own little twist and you can never have too much cheese. I used Cabot Farmhouse Reserve.

    Cut the cream cheese into small pieces and add right into the hot mixture along with the shredded cheddar. I found that covering the pan and letting it sit for a few minutes helped melt the cheese and allowed it to mix in a little more easily. Keep stirring until it’s all nice and homogeneous. Then spread in the pan and clean up the sides.

    Serve that sucker warm! It can be made ahead and re-heated in a 350 oven for 10 or so. I made mine mid-day and just heated it up in my friends oven. You want it warm but not bubbling hot. No burnt tongues, thanks!

    Low Carb cracker being dipped into spicy sausage dip

    What to serve with Cheesy Sausage Dip

    This is a question I get a lot when I showcase a dip or a cheese spread: what do you use for scooping it up? I’m like… a spoon? A dip that’s this good doesn’t need any fancy dippers. But I suppose that would be rather gauche at a party.

    Any low carb veggie will do, especially the ones that are flat, like cucumber or radish slices, or scoop-like, such as celery, pepper slices, endive leaves, etc. Jicama slices are good too.

    But if you are craving some crunch with your dip, you have options there too. You see in these photos, I’ve featured some low carb crackers. I recently bought these Cali’flour Thins from Amazon. They aren’t wildly interesting on their own but they perfect for dipping. These Primal Thins are pretty good too.

    You can also make your own delicious keto crackers. Try my Toasted Sesame Crackers or these nut-free Rosemary Parmesan Crackers.

    And don’t forget that pork rinds make fabulous scoopers for keto dips and spreads.

    Top down photo of keto sausage dip in a cast iron skillet

    Other Delicious Keto Dip Recipes

    Instant Pot Artichoke Dip

    Hot Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip

    Smoky Bacon & Cheddar Dip

    BLT Dip

    Asiago Dip (use full fat mayo and sour cream)

    Bacon Bleu Cheese Buffalo Dip

    Chile Relleno Dip

    Easy cheesy Sausage dip, perfect for Game Day parties.

    Cheesy Sausage Dip - Keto Recipe

    Cheesy Sausage Dip Recipe is the ultimate keto appetizer. Gooey cheddar dip meets jalapeños and Italian sausage for an easy low carb Game Day snack.
    4.77 from 17 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: sausage cheese dip, sausage dip
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 183kcal

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounce bulk Italian sausage (can use sausage links, simply remove casings)
    • 1 cup diced tomatoes
    • 2 medium jalapeños, finely minced
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
    • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (I used Cabot Farmhouse Reserve)

    Instructions

    • In a 10 inch skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and the jalapeños and bring to a simmer. 
    • Remove from heat. Add both cheeses and stir in, then cover the pan and let sit about 5 minutes, to help it melt. 
    • Uncover and stir until well combined, then spread evenly in the pan. Serve warm with veggies and low carb crackers. 
    Nutrition Facts
    Cheesy Sausage Dip - Keto Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving = ¼ cup)
    Calories 183 Calories from Fat 124
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13.8g21%
    Carbohydrates 2.5g1%
    Fiber 0.2g1%
    Protein 8.5g17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Connie Barnett says

      May 16, 2022 at 11:18 pm

      I would love to find a good recipe for the type of cheese dip they serve in Mexican restaurants. Would you happen to have one; or know where I might find one?

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    2. Laura says

      May 03, 2022 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t imagine why something so simple can be so good. I was only making about 1/3 of what the recipe called for because I only had about 4 ounces of sausage. I used shredded fiesta blend because that’s what we had. I did need to add a bit of heavy whipping cream to get the dip to become smooth and liquidy enough. But that didn’t matter to me and it tasted FABULOUS! I definitely want to try the full recipe and try it in the crockpot for parties! We used Quest chips as the dippers and it was delicious.

      Reply
    3. Barb t says

      February 13, 2022 at 4:45 pm

      Welcome this with pork rinds. Thank you for all the greatest recipes to help so many people be able to actually enjoy eating the keto way. I make many of your recipes to bring to family functions so my gang had keto options and other people fight over wanting to eat it all on us. You truly have a recipe for anything I ever have craved in the last 4 years. Thank you for making my keto lifestyle easy and tasty too. Hugs from Ontario Canada

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    4. Betsy says

      December 29, 2021 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is SO good! I got into my bag of quinoa chips and dipped in and I am LOVING this! So delicious!

      Reply
    5. April says

      December 29, 2021 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good – I couldn’t stop eating it! Definitely making it again for New Year’s Eve.

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