Spicy Italian Sausage Dip – Creamy & Flavor-Packed
Abby Marlow
This Spicy Italian Sausage Dip blends savory sausage, tangy pickled peppers, and creamy cheeses for the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a warm, cheesy appetizer you can make with ease—even if you’re new to cooking.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 310 kcal
- 1 lb Johnsonville spicy Italian sausage crumbled or uncased links
- 1 12 oz can diced tomatoes, drained well
- ½ cup pickled banana peppers diced and drained well
- ½ cup pickled cherry peppers diced and drained well
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Freshly grated black pepper to taste
- For serving: toasted buttered baguettes or tortilla chips
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly. Drain excess grease.
In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until smooth.
Add sausage, drained tomatoes, banana peppers, cherry peppers, parmesan, and 1½ cups mozzarella. Mix well.
Spread mixture evenly in prepared baking dish. Top with remaining ½ cup mozzarella.
Bake for 15 minutes, then switch oven to broil and cook 2–3 minutes until cheese is browned and bubbly.
Serve hot with toasted baguette slices or tortilla chips.
For the best flavor, shred mozzarella from a block instead of using pre-shredded cheese—it melts smoother. To make a milder Spicy Italian Sausage Dip, use mild sausage and skip the red pepper flakes.
Nutrition (per serving, based on 8 servings)
Calories: 310
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 16g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 65mg
Sodium: 780mg
Sugar: 2g
Fiber: 1g
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