Description
Creamy, zesty Hissy Fit Dip delivers Southern comfort with bold cream cheese and spicy sausage flavors. Crowd-pleasing appetizer promises to spark conversation and delight guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Spicy and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, creating a warm environment for melding flavors.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into fine crumbles until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the beef, then return to the skillet and reduce heat to low.
- Incorporate cream cheese into the warm beef, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- Blend in sour cream, mixing thoroughly to create a creamy base.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder, ensuring even distribution.
- Add chopped jalapeños, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes, stirring to integrate the spicy elements.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and edges are slightly bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeños and red pepper flakes for personal spice preferences.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter, healthier alternatives.
- Create make-ahead magic by preparing the dip, covering, and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking.
- Elevate presentation by garnishing with fresh chopped chives, green onions, or crispy bacon bits before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 589 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg