Baked Italian Sausage Dip 🏈🍽️ is the ultimate game day treat! Perfect for appetizer lovers, my family loves this delicious, low-prep dish! It’s a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone cheering for more. Baked Italian Sausage Dip Ingredients: - 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, depending on your preference) - 8 oz cream cheese (softened) - 2 cups sharp cheddar or cheese of your preference (shredded) - 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes (drained) - 1/2 cup banana peppers (sliced, drained) - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1 tsp Italian seasoning - Pepper to taste -1/4 cups Parmesan cheese - Fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish, optional) - Tortilla chips, bread, or veggies (for serving) Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2. In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, drained tomatoes, banana peppers, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Stir until combined, then fold in the cooked sausage. 4. Transfer the mixture to a greased 13x9-inch baking dish and spread evenly. 5. Top with grated Parmesan and additional shredded cheese. 6. Bake for 15 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden top. Broil for the last 2 minutes for extra browning. 7. Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with parsley or green onions and a sprinkle of Parmesan. 8. Enjoy the hot dip with tortilla chips, bread, or veggies! I toasted baguette slices with olive oil under the broiler for a few minutes.
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