A simple and delicious 4-ingredient Italian sausage dip made with cream cheese. It only takes one pan and about 20-minutes to prepare this tasty snack!

Dips are probably one of my favorite appetizers or snacks. In fact, we have quite a few dip recipes on the site already.

From savory ones, like our French onion cream cheese dip or taco dip with meat to sweet versions like our simple smores dip. We definitely have something for everyone.

For today’s dish, we’re sharing our Italian sausage dip. It only uses 4-ingredients, but it’s the secret ingredient that makes this dip so memorable!

The italian sausage dip served in a bowl.

The pepperoncinis are what gives this dip a briny, savory flavor. Think of an Italian sub sandwich in dip form.

Now, if that doesn’t sound tasty to you, then I recommend scrolling down to the tips and FAQ section of the post for suggestions on substitutions.

The finished dip served with tortilla chips.

Love pepperoni, then try our pepperoni pizza dip!

How to make Italian sausage dip?

First, grab a large skillet or saucepan and place it over low-medium heat. Toss in the sausage and let it cook until it’s done.

We recommend draining the grease and returning the sausage back to the pan. Or, you can use paper towels to soak up the excess grease.

Italian sausage cooked in a cast iron skillet.

Next, open the canned tomatoes and add them to the pan along with its liquid. Afterward, add in the cream cheese and pepperoncinis.

Then, continue cooking the sausage dip over low heat until the cheese melts and everything is well-combined.

Cream cheese, tomatoes, and peppers added to the meat.

Last, once the dip is hot, remove it from the heat and serve. We like to eat this dip with tortilla chips.

On the other hand, you could use toasted Italian bread if you’d prefer.

The cheese has melted and the dip is ready to serve.

Kim and I hope you enjoy this Italian sausage dip and wish you all the best 🙂

Recipe Tips:

You can cook the Italian sausage in advance and then finish making the dip in your microwave.
If pepperoncinis are too spicy, then use mild green chili’s in place of them. However, keep in mind that you will lose that classic vinegar flavor in Italian cooking.
Pairing this dish with alcohol just makes sense. With that being said, due to flavors of the dip, I recommend serving it with a light, “hoppy,” beer or ale. Avoid heavy wheat or honey ales. They’re a bit overwhelming.

A chip being dipped into the warm cheese dip.

Can I use Velveeta instead of cream cheese?

Absolutely, Velveeta will work just fine. Simply use it in place of the cream cheese on step 2.

Why is this dip so thick?

To be honest, we like our dips loaded with goodies. However, I can understand someone preferring a thinner dip. So, to thin this recipe out a little, increase the cream cheese amount to 12-ounces.

Can you use diced tomatoes in place of canned Italian tomatoes?

Of course, if you can’t find a can of Italian tomatoes, feel free to use a can of regular diced tomatoes or Rotel.

The dip is done and served in a white bowl.

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