This Spicy Sausage Queso is my go to recipe for us when we host parties. It is a crowd pleaser for sure. You can't go wrong with the combination of cheese and sausage.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 6people
Author: Johnsonville
Cost: $10
Ingredients
1package16 ounces Johnsonville® Hot All Natural Ground Italian Sausage
2poundsVelveeta® process cheesecubed
1jar16 ounces chunky salsa
2teaspoonsfennel seedcrushed
2teaspoonsgarlic powder
1/4teaspoondried basil
1packageGarlic toast
Instructions
In a skillet, cook and crumble sausage until no longer pink; drain. Place cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 6 minutes or until melted, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in the salsa, seasonings and sausage. Microwave 2 minutes longer or until heated through.
Tips:
Add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for a spicier dish.
Serve garlic toast with diced tomatoes and chopped black olives. Or you can serve in a bread bowl or with tortilla chips.
To serve in a bread bowl, cut off the top of a round loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1-inch shell. Cube removed bread. Spoon queso into bread shell. Serve with bread cubes.