Spicy Sausage and Hot Corn Dip

Course: Appetizer

Ingredients:

• 1 lb spicy pork sausage, crumbled and cooked

• 8 oz. cream cheese (1 block)

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup sour cream

• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained

• 2 cans (15 oz) corn kernels, drained or 4 cups fresh or frozen corn

• 1 jalapeno, diced

• 1/2 cup diced green onions

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Juice of 1 lime

• Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, half of the shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, corn, green onions, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

3. Squeeze the lime juice into the mixture and give it a final stir.

4. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it evenly then top with the remaining cheese.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.

6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

7. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired.

8. Serve the spicy sausage and Mexican street corn dip with tortilla chips.