Description

Pontoon dip is a rich, cheesy, and savory appetizer made with sausage, cream cheese, and melty cheeses. Perfect for parties, game day, or lakeside gatherings, this warm and hearty dip is a crowd-pleaser served with tortilla chips or crackers.

Ingredients

1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup diced green chilies or jalapeños (optional)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Tortilla chips or crackers, for serving

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Instructions

In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbly. Drain excess grease.
In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, cooked sausage, cheddar, mozzarella, green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Transfer mixture to a baking dish or slow cooker.
Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes (or cook in slow cooker on low for 2 hours) until bubbly and golden.
Garnish with chopped green onions.
Serve hot with tortilla chips or crackers.

Notes

Use hot sausage and jalapeños for a spicy kick.Add taco seasoning and black beans for a Tex-Mex twist.Replace sausage with sautéed mushrooms and peppers for a veggie version.Best served hot and melty; avoid freezing as dairy may separate.Reheat leftovers in oven, microwave, or slow cooker.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
Calories: 280
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 610mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 65mg