Description
Indulge in a warm and gooey bowl of Irresistible Sloppy Hot Italian Cheese Dip, where creamy melted cheese meets tangy marinara and zesty Italian sausage. Perfect for game nights or cozy gatherings, this dip is a crowd-pleaser with its rich flavors and cheesy goodness. Serve it alongside crispy tortilla chips for a delightful snack that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat, crumbling it until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup of mozzarella. Mix until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or fresh veggies for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg