Easy Hot Ranch Sausage Dip (Print version)
A hot, creamy ranch sausage dip with cheese and Rotel, ready in 20 minutes with just 5 ingredients.
# Ingredients:
For the dip
01 -
1 lb (450 g) ground pork sausage, casings removed if in links
02 -
1 oz (28 g) packet ranch seasoning mix (about 2 tablespoons)
03 -
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, cubed and softened
04 -
10 oz (283 g) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, lightly drained
05 -
1½ cups (170 g) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
06 -
2 green onions, sliced (optional garnish)
07 -
Tortilla chips or crackers, for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook the pork in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. Continue until no pink remains, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the grease thoroughly.
02 -
Sprinkle the ranch mix over the hot sausage and stir for 30 seconds to wake up the dried herbs.
03 -
Reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese cubes and stir constantly until the mixture is completely smooth, about 3 minutes.
04 -
Add the drained tomatoes and shredded cheddar. Stir gently until the cheese melts and the dip turns thick and glossy, 3 to 5 minutes. Do not let it boil.
05 -
Remove from the heat. Scatter sliced green onions over the top if desired. Serve hot straight from the pan or transfer to a slow cooker on warm.
# Good to know:
01 -
Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.