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Sloppy Hot Italian Cheese Dip

Irresistible Sloppy Hot Italian Cheese Dip Recipe for Game Day

This Sloppy Hot Italian Cheese Dip is a creamy, savory delight that will elevate your game day experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup jarred marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the marinara sauce until smooth.
  3. Stir in the cooked sausage and half of the mozzarella cheese until well combined.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot with chips, breadsticks, or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 18gFat: 20g

Notes

This dip is perfect for game days and can be customized by swapping the sausage for ground turkey or chicken and adding vegetables of your choice.

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