Shelly's Recipe

SAUSAGE LOVERS DIP

Category: Dips - Hot

1 pkg any flavor pork sausage
1 (10-oz) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (8-oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained well
1 tsp garlic powder
1 round loaf bread

In large saucepan or skillet, cook sausage over medium high heat, stirring continuously, until meat is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Add 2 tbsp water, cover and cook 1 minute.

Remove cover and add spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions, tomatoes and garlic powder. Stir to blend well; cook until cheese is melted and mixture is warm. Keep warm.

Slice off top of bread loaf and hollow out to within 1 inch of sides and bottom. Fill loaf with warm dip; sprinkle with paprika to garnish. Serve with chips or crackers.