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Spicy Italian Sausage Dip

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb hot Italian sausage casings removed
  • 2 packages 8 oz each cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • 1½ cups shredded Italian cheese blend
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage and onion in large skillet over medium-high 8-10 minutes, crumbling finely. Add garlic in final minute; drain excess grease.
  2. Transfer cooked mixture to slow cooker.
  3. Mix in cream cheese, drained tomatoes, cheese blend, mayonnaise, sour cream, oregano, and optional pepper flakes thoroughly.
  4. Cover; cook on low 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until cheese melted and dip hot and bubbling.
  5. Stir thoroughly; garnish with basil or parsley.
  6. Keep on warm; serve with toasted baguette, crackers, or tortilla chips.