Microwave Mexican Cheese Dip
A classic, hearty party dip featuring smooth melted cheese, savory pork sausage, and spiced tomatoes with green chilies. This appetizer is exceptionally easy to prepare, coming together in minutes using a microwave.
Une recette originale de Forkin
- Temps total
- 15 min
- Portions
- 6
- Difficulté
- Facile
Informations sur les allergènes : peut contenir lait. En cas d'allergie, vérifiez toujours l'emballage des ingrédients.
Préparation
Ingrédients
- 450 gpasteurized prepared cheese product, cut into 2cm cubes
- 225 gpork sausage, casings removed if necessary
- 280 gcanned diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
Matériel
microwave-safe bowl · spoon · skillet · cutting board · knife
La préparation
Étape par étape
- 1
Place the pork sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Environ 1 min
- 2
Cook the sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Environ 6 min
Note du chef : Use the side of a wooden spoon or spatula to crumble the sausage into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Carefully drain off any excess grease from the skillet and set the cooked sausage aside.
Environ 1 min
- 4
Place the cubed cheese into a large microwave-safe bowl.
Environ 1 min
Note du chef : Cubing the cheese helps it melt more quickly and evenly.
- 5
Pour the entire can of undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies over the cheese.
- 6
Microwave on medium power (50%) for 2 minutes, then carefully remove the bowl and stir well.
Environ 2 min
Note du chef : Using medium power prevents the cheese from scorching or separating.
- 7
Continue to microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each, until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Environ 3 min
- 8
Add the cooked sausage to the melted cheese mixture and stir until fully combined.
Environ 1 min
- 9
Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.
Bien conserver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until warm and smooth.