Ultimate Easy Keto Sausage Dip (Creamy, Cheesy & Addictive!)
Get ready for your new favorite appetizer or snack with this Ultimate Easy Keto Sausage Dip! Hearty browned sausage is simmered with zesty Rotel tomatoes and creamy melted cream cheese, creating an incredibly flavorful and satisfying dip. Perfect for scooping with mini bell peppers, this quick, low-carb, high-protein, and naturally gluten-free dish is a delightful addition to your health journey, whether for a game day or a casual get-together here in Puerto Vallarta!
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Jimmy Dean sausage (or your favorite brand of breakfast sausage, hot or mild)
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, undrained (mild or original)
- 8 ounces (1 block) cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes (full-fat recommended)
- Optional: Pinch of garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor
- Mini bell peppers, halved and seeds removed, for dipping
- Optional dippers: Celery sticks, cucumber slices, pork rinds, keto crackers
Equipment:
- Large skillet or pot
- Spatula or wooden spoon
Instructions:
- Brown Sausage: In a large skillet or pot, brown the Jimmy Dean sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Cook until the sausage is fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess grease if necessary (some prefer to leave a little for flavor).
- Add Rotel & Cream Cheese: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the undrained can of Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies to the browned sausage. Stir well.
- Add the cubed softened cream cheese to the skillet.
- Stir continuously, mashing the cream cheese against the side of the pan, until the cream cheese is completely melted and smoothly incorporated into the sausage and Rotel mixture, forming a creamy, homogenous dip. (Add optional garlic or onion powder here if desired).
- Prepare Dippers: While the dip finishes cooking, wash and halve the mini bell peppers. Remove any seeds and membranes.
- Serve: Cook the dip for another 2-3 minutes, stirring, until heated through and bubbling gently.
- Transfer the warm dip to a serving bowl.
- Serve immediately with the halved mini bell peppers for dipping. This dip can also be served warm or cold. Enjoy!
Tips for Success:
- Softened Cream Cheese: Ensure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature or cut into small cubes to help it melt smoothly and quickly.
- Drain Grease (Optional): If your sausage is very greasy, draining most of the fat is a good idea, but leaving a little can add flavor.
- Rotel Flavor: Use mild Rotel for less spice, or original for a little kick. You can also use plain diced tomatoes and add your own chopped green chilies.
- Customization: For extra cheesiness, stir in ¼ cup of shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese at the end until melted.
- Serving Temperature: This dip is fantastic served warm, but it also holds up well and tastes great served chilled if you’re making it ahead of time.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Recipe Analysis & Dietary Classification:
This Easy Keto Sausage Dip is a delicious addition to your health journey!
- High Fat: Yes, primarily from the sausage and cream cheese.
- High Protein: Yes, from the sausage and cream cheese.
- Low-Carb: Yes, this recipe is very low-carb. All listed ingredients are naturally low in carbohydrates.
- Keto: Yes, this recipe is keto-friendly. All listed ingredients are suitable for a ketogenic diet.
- Gluten-Free: Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free.
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