Description
Warm, cheesy, and savory, Hissy Fit Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, game days, or any fun gathering. Loaded with sausage, gooey cheddar, Monterey Jack, and finished with crispy bacon, this easy recipe makes the perfect snack for sharing. Perfect for quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack, party food ideas, or a go-to for your next get-together!
Ingredients
8 oz breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain fat and let cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until creamy and smooth.
4. Fold in the cooked sausage, shredded cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese until evenly combined.
5. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle chopped bacon and extra cheese on top if desired.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm with crackers, veggies, or bread.
Notes
For a spicy kick, use hot sausage or add diced jalapeños.
You can assemble the dip a day ahead and bake when ready to serve.
Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/10th of recipe
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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