Description
A warm, bubbly dip loaded with savory sausage, crispy bacon, and gooey melted cheese, perfect for game day or any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) bulk pork sausage
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (50g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (15g) chopped green onions (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup (60g) diced tomatoes (drained, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, reserving about 1 tablespoon of drippings.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet with the reserved drippings and cook over medium heat until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked sausage, bacon, sautéed onion and garlic, shredded cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, green onions, red pepper flakes (if using), and diced tomatoes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch (or similar) baking dish or oven-safe skillet and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbly and the top is golden around the edges.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional green onions and serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette.
Notes
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream. You can also substitute turkey sausage and turkey bacon. The dip can be prepared a day ahead (before baking) and refrigerated; bake directly from the fridge, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Fat: 37 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Protein: 19 g