Description
A warm dip blending creamy pimento cheese with savory sausage, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pimento cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lb spicy sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Fresh herbs (chopped green onions or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until it’s browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pimento cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked sausage, adding garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbling and golden on the edges.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm with crackers, veggies, or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
Let the dip cool slightly before serving to enhance flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pimento cheese, sausage dip, Southern appetizer, party dip, creamy dip