Hot Ranch Sausage Dip

Hot Ranch Sausage Dip

Healthy Fact of the Day

For a lighter version, use turkey sausage and swap sour cream for Greek yogurt to add protein while reducing fat. Serve with veggie sticks for a lower-carb option.

April 2, 2025

Hot Ranch Sausage Dip

Hot Ranch Sausage Dip

Recipe by Daily Disher

Hot Ranch Sausage Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and savory appetizer loaded with bold ranch flavor and a spicy kick.

Course: Appetizer

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Cuisine: American

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

8

Prep time

10 minutes

Cooking time

20 minutes

Calories

250 kcal

30 minutes


Ingredients

1 lb ground sausage

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup ranch dressing

½ cup sour cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

¼ cup chopped green onions

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes


Directions

1.

In a skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until browned. Ensure the sausage is fully cooked, then drain any excess fat.

2.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and sour cream. Stir together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

3.

Add the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dip.

4.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the top with chopped green onions and crushed red pepper flakes for added flavor.

5.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly.

6.

Once done, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Let it cool slightly before serving with your choice of chips or crackers.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

250kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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This Hot Ranch Sausage Dip is the ultimate party appetizer, blending creamy cheese, zesty ranch, and savory sausage with a touch of heat. Baked to bubbly perfection, it’s rich, flavorful, and totally addictive. The combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and melted cheddar creates an irresistibly creamy base while the ranch dressing adds that signature tangy kick that makes this dip unforgettable.

If you love creamy, indulgent dips, you’ll also enjoy our Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip for another rich, smoky flavor experience. For more party-perfect appetizers, try our Spicy Sausage Balls or Crab Crescents—both deliver that same crowd-pleasing appeal that makes entertaining effortless.

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