This easy Sausage Cheese Dip takes only 5 ingredients and 25 minutes to make! It’s one of my favorite keto appetizer recipes for any get together. With only 2.5g carbs per serving, it’s a must make for Game Day.
I feel like I shouldn’t say that this is the best sausage dip ever. But I have to speak my truth, people! And 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 is. And how, every time I bring it to a party, people cluster around it, dipping and devouring.
This sausage cheese dip is the life of any party. It steals the show from all the appetizers. Although I do admit, I am partial to keto chicken wings and keto stuffed mushrooms too. That’s the trifecta of finger food, right there!
Why you will love this recipe
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. And this keto friendly sausage cheese dip always has me coming back for more.
It’s a great recipe for any get together because it’s ridiculously easy to make. You can cook the whole thing in one pan, and even serve it from the same pan. Fewer dishes always make me happy!
Easy sausage dip takes only five simple ingredients that you can get at any grocery store, and you can adjust the spiciness to your preferred level. In fact, you don’t have to make it spicy at all!
Ingredients you need
- Italian sausage: You can use hot Italian or mild/sweet Italian, but either way, make sure you check the labels as some contain sugar and more carbs than they should!
- Diced tomatoes: Look for petite diced tomatoes, so you get better coverage throughout the dip.
- Jalapenos: Minced jalapeños give this dip a nice kick. You can cut back on them or omit them completely, as you see fit.
- Cream cheese: Chop the cream cheese into smaller chunks for easier melting.
- Cheddar: I really love the Cabot Sharp cheddar in this spicy sausage dip!
Step by Step Directions
1. Cook the sausage: In a 10 inch skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon out some of the fat if your sausage is very greasy.
2. Stir in the veggies: Stir in the tomatoes and the jalapeños and bring to a simmer.
3. Add the cheeses: Remove from heat. Add both cheeses and stir in, then cover the pan and let sit about 5 minutes, to help it melt.
4. Stir and serve: Uncover and stir until well combined, then spread evenly in the pan. Serve warm with veggies and low carb crackers.
Expert tips
Most sausage dip recipes take a full can of Rotel tomatoes. I lowered the carb count by using only one cup of diced tomatoes and then adding in some chopped jalapeño. You don’t need Rotel brand, especially if you are adding the hot peppers.
You want loose, bulk Italian sausage for this recipe. But if you can’t find that, get some fresh uncooked links and simply remove the casing. Then cook as directed.
I really like serving Sausage Cheese Dip right from the skillet it’s made in. It looks great in a cast iron pan, and you can just wipe the sides with a paper towel before serving. But you can also transfer it to a glass or ceramic dish for serving.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
This creamy sausage dip recipe takes only 5 ingredients: Sausage, tomatoes, jalapeños (optional), cream cheese, and cheddar. And it’s ready in 25 minutes!
Yes, this keto-friendly appetizer dip reheats really well. You can even make it a day ahead and re-warm it before serving. I recommend placing it in a 300ºF oven for 15 minutes, or until warmed through.
This easy keto sausage dip has only 2.5g of carbs per serving.
What to serve with Sausage Cheese Dip
You have lots of delicious options for scooping up this keto sausage dip. I like to use low carb veggies like peppers, cucumbers, celery, or radish. Jicama slices would also be delicious.
I always have a stash of RealPhat keto crackers on hand and they make great dippers. My Keto Cheese Crackers would work perfectly too. And don’t forget that pork rinds make fabulous scoopers for all your favorite keto dips and spreads.
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Sausage Cheese Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounce (340.2 g) bulk Italian sausage, (can use sausage links, simply remove casings)
- 1 cup (149 g) diced tomatoes
- 2 medium jalapeños, , finely minced
- 8 ounces (226.8 g) cream cheese, cut into small pieces
- 8 ounces (226.8 g) shredded cheddar cheese , (I used Cabot Sharp Cheddar)
Instructions
- In a 10 inch skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon out some of the fat if your sausage is very greasy.
- 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.
Notes
Nutrition
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This dip was amazing! Thank you for the easy recipe!!!
This was a delicious dip. We made it in the crock pot.
The best dip! Loved the jalapeños in it! So cheesy too!
We made this exactly as written and it came out great! Loved it! Super tasty!
Yuck!! I found this recipe on Pinterest, and was really excited to make it, but the end result looked and tasted like a bowl full of vomit. It was so bad, I ended up throwing the whole thing out — and I eat everything and don’t like to waste food. I made just half the recipe, and used shredded cheese instead of block (b/c that’s what I had), and didn’t add jalapeños (b/c that’s what I didn’t have…), but none of those things should have resulted in what tasted like cheesy clabbered milk. I’m think I’m just going to stick with Velveeta from here on out.
I am very sorry to hear that you didn’t like it, as you can see from the reviews that many people love it. Not really sure what happened but I do suspect your changes may have been part of it. This was a huge hit at several parties I have thrown so I know the recipe works as is!
The packaged shredded cheese should not be used instead of the block, it contains ingredients that keep it from melting into a smooth dip.
Could I just use regular ground pork. My family doesn’t like Italian sausage.
Sure but I think it will lack flavor.
I made it today with regular pork sausage because that’s what I had and it was still delicious!
I’ve made this delicious dip many times, wondering if it would work to make it in a crockpot after the sausage is cooked? I want to take it to work and I’m trying to figure out the best way.
I can’t see why not!
Would this work stuffed inside mini sweet peppers? Thought I could make the dip the day before, stuff the peppers day of party with a little cheddar on top and bake for a make ahead appetizer. Do you think it would be too runny?
No, I think it would be FABULOUS! Yummy idea!
What brand of Italian sausage does everyone use. Thank you. Could you use Italian spiced ground turkey?
Any brand is fine.
Thanks for including my BLT Dip!
So, I just wanted to write in that I made this. It was incredibly easy, and it was delicious. Thank you, Carolyn, for your recipes. I love your cookbooks too!
So glad you liked it!
Just made this, added 3 Tbsp of salsa instead of the tomatoes and it was SOOOOO GOOD. Served with pork rinds. Thank you for making this lifestyle so delicious!!!
Yay! We love it too.
Thanks for this. I used to make something like it with Velveeta, which is a no-no for keto. I was wondering how to achieve the smoothness without it, and this looks perfect.
This is such a delicious dip! It’s going to be perfect for game day too!
This was really amazing! A new favorite dip in my house!
Looks like I’m adding this our appetizers on game days. Yum!
OMG this is delicious!!!
Love this dip! Perfect for game days and parties
Can I sub the tomatoes with green chillies? Or other suggestions, please…
Sure, that’s fine too. It won’t be as nice a colour, I don’t think.
I would think a mix of red peppers and onions would be good. You will already have the heat from the jalapeño.
Serious Drool Factor !! This is our Super Bowl dip — no need to look further.