Hot Sausage Dip

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground sausage
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chillies, undrained
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced mild green chilies, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground sausage over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato soup, black beans, corn, green chilies, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until well heated and creamy.
4. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables.

Nutritional Information:

Per 1/2 cup serving:

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 19g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Sugar: 10g
• Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful
• Packed with protein and vegetables
• Perfect for parties and gatherings
• Can be made ahead of time

User Comments:

• "This dip is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests."
• "I love that it's so versatile. I've even used it as a topping for nachos."
• "It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a ground sausage with at least 80% lean meat content to reduce fat.
• If you don't like spicy food, you can omit the green chilies.
• This dip can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and reheated in the microwave or oven.