How to Make An Easy Chili Cheese Dip

Chili cheese dip is a popular and easy-to-make appetizer. Serve it at a football party, a Cinco de Mayo celebration or as a festive treat for a backyard get-together. This appetizer serves eight.

Things You'll Need

• 1 lb. sausage
• 2 lb. processed cheese, cut in cubes
• 1 can stewed tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 green chili pepper, chopped
• Jalapeno pepper, sliced
• Tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Cook the chopped onion and chili pepper in about 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Remove and set aside.

2. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook until it is no longer pink. Break up the pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula. Drain on paper towels.

3. Place the onion, pepper and sausage in a medium saucepan. Add the cheese and the tomatoes.

4. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat untl the cheese is melted and the dip in heated through.

5. Pour the dip into a stoneware crock or other serving dish and garnish with a sliced jalapeno pepper. Serve with tortilla chips.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a spicy sausage, like chorizo, for a more exotic and tangy dip.