Sausage Cheese Dip

Ingredients:

Cook the Sausage:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until it’s browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Combine the Ingredients:
- In the same skillet or a separate medium pot, add the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, sour cream, and the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (do not drain).
- Stir until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Season the Dip:
- Add the cooked sausage to the cheese mixture. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted.
Serve:
- Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips, crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks for dipping.

For Extra Flavor: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Make Ahead: You can prepare the dip a day in advance, store it in the refrigerator, and reheat it when ready to serve. Just add a splash of milk if it thickens too much.
Meat Options: Feel free to switch up the sausage with ground beef or turkey if you prefer a leaner option.
Serving Suggestions: This dip also works great as a topping for baked potatoes or as part of a taco bar!