Cheesy Game Time Sausage Dip

Submitted by Johnsonville Sausage

"Hot, cheesy sausage dip with Italian-style seasonings is a great game-day tradition when served with garlic toast."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package ground Johnsonville All Natural Ground Italian Sausage
• 2 lbs processed American cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
• 1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 small garlic toast rounds

directions

1. In a skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink and lightly browned; drain.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, place cheese cubes.
3. Microwave on high for 6 minutes; stirring every 2 minutes.
4. Add salsa, seasonings and sausage.
5. Microwave 2 minutes longer or until heated through.
6. Serve with garlic toast.
7. *Please note: to crush fennel and anise seeds, use a spice mill or mortar and pestle for best results.