Description
This cheesy sausage queso is a rich, creamy dip loaded with savory sausage, melted cheese, and a hint of spice. Perfect for parties and game day, it’s a warm and crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef or chicken sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 ounces)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook sausage for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and jalapeño and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add diced tomatoes with chilies, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt, and stir well.
- Add cream cheese and milk, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually add cheddar and mozzarella, stirring until fully melted and creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in cilantro if desired.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips or keep warm in a slow cooker.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture.
- Adjust spice level with more jalapeño or chili.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Avoid overheating to prevent cheese separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
