Zippy Sausage Spread

Name: Zippy Sausage Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Cuisine: Italian Appetizers, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed; Assorted crackers

"I always keep the ingredients for this zesty appetizer on hand," writes Bridget Miller from Colorado Springs, Colorado. "It's quick, hearty and delicious. I serve it from my slow cooker so it stays warm during parties."

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes and cream cheese; cook until cheese is melted. Serve warm with crackers. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 66 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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smstillinger

Nov 10, 2011

I always make this for get togethers. Everyone loves it. I usually double the recipe and use half mild and half hot italian sausage.