Spicy Sausage Pizza Dip Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 6 hours
🕒 Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 14
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of Spicy Sausage Pizza Dip, a tantalizing creation perfect for sharing with loved ones. This recipe brings together the richness of Italian sausage, the tang of ripe tomatoes, and the warmth of aromatic spices, all melded into a creamy, irresistible dip. Whether it’s for a festive gathering, a cozy evening by the fire, or simply a treat for yourself, this dip promises to elevate your snacking experience to new heights.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2/3 cup diced onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives
- Tortilla chips, breadsticks, or fried breaded mozzarella cheese sticks for serving
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 154.7
- Total Fat: 9.2g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1g
- Cholesterol: 18.5mg
- Sodium: 810.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.3g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 6.1g
- Protein: 8g
Instructions:
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Cook the Sausage: In a large non-stick skillet, cook the Italian sausage, diced onion, and minced garlic until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is tender. Stir occasionally to crumble the sausage as it cooks. Once done, drain the mixture well to remove excess fat.
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Transfer to Slow Cooker: Transfer the cooked sausage mixture to a 4-quart slow cooker, ensuring to scrape any flavorful bits from the skillet into the cooker.
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Add Remaining Ingredients: To the slow cooker, add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
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Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 5-6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and intensify.
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Final Touch: About 15-30 minutes before serving, add the pitted ripe olives to the dip and stir gently to incorporate them.
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Serve: Once ready, transfer the Spicy Sausage Pizza Dip to a serving dish. Arrange tortilla chips, breadsticks, or fried breaded mozzarella cheese sticks alongside as dippers, offering a variety of options for your guests to enjoy.
This Spicy Sausage Pizza Dip is best served warm, allowing its creamy texture and bold flavors to shine. Enjoy the delightful combination of spicy sausage, tangy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs with each irresistible bite. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a delicious and satisfying snack!
