Keto Sausage Dip
This Keto Sausage Dip with Cream Cheese is a fantastic make-ahead party appetizer. Prep it a day or two before, bake, and serve with veggies or fathead pita dippers. It is packed with flavor and has only 5 ingredients! This easy keto dip recipe is also low carb, gluten-free, and Trim Healthy Mama friendly.
A few days ago, my brother-in-law was visiting from Minnesota, so we had all the New Jersey over to visit before he flew back. We decided to keep things easy and order pizza as the main course, but I couldn’t resist making a few healthier options to go along with the pizza.
I made a big salad with spinach, chicken, red onions, dried cranberries, avocado, sugar-free glazed pecans, and balsamic dressing. And I made this delicious dip. Between the two, I didn’t even miss having pizza.
If you love the combination of spinach and sundried tomatoes as much as I do, try my Tuscan Chicken Casserole and Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms next.
Ingredients in Keto Sausage Dip
Can you believe that this rich and creamy sausage dip has only five ingredients?
- Sausage – I use ground pork Italian sausage without casings. You can use mild sausage or hot sausage for a nice kick.
- Spinach – Frozen is fine! If you are using fresh, make sure to drain any liquid.
- Sundried Tomatoes – I use dried and just give them a quick chop with kitchen shears. They add great flavor. I also love them in my sun dried tomato quiche.
- Cream Cheese – Room temperature softened regular cream cheese works well, but you can also use garlic and chive cream cheese for extra flavor.
- Mozzarella – Pre-shredded saves time.
And a little salt is all you need for a delicious sausage dip.
How to Make Keto Sausage Dip
1️⃣ Cook the Sausage
Add the loose sausage meat to a large skillet and cook on the stove until browned, breaking up the sausage into small pieces. Drain any excess grease.
👉 Tip: I like to buy ground sausage that does not have casings to save the step of having to remove them. If you are using sausage links, the easiest way to remove the casing is to cut all the way down the side of it with kitchen shears. That saves the (kinda gross) step of having to squeeze the sausage out of the casing.
2️⃣ Mix in Next Ingredients
Once you brown the sausage, you add in the spinach, sundried tomatoes, and salt to the pan. Once the spinach is cooked, you turn off the heat and add the cubed cream cheese. Stir until it melts and transfer to a pie plate or small baking dish.
👉 Tip: If you want to boost the vegetables, add some sliced mushrooms as well. You can even replace the sausage with mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
3️⃣ Top with Cheese & Bake
Top with the shredded mozzarella and bake until the cheese melts. Serve hot.
Variations
- Salsa: One classic variety of sausage cheese dip is to use cream cheese and canned tomatoes with green chilies. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spice – For a spicy sausage dip, add half a teaspoon of crushed red pepper to the sausage. Or just use hot sausage.
- Italian: Add sautéed onions and bell peppers to the dip instead of spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. It tastes just like the classic sausage, peppers, and onion subs my husband loves.
What to Serve with Sausage Dip
I serve my sausage dip recipe with fathead pita dippers.
To make fathead pita, bake your favorite fathead pizza dough (like this Coconut Flour Pizza Crust) in small circles without any toppings. When it’s cooked, cut into triangles. You can bake a few extra minutes if you want to crisp the edges. These also freeze well. I make a big batch, freeze it in a plastic storage bag, and then reheat a few when I want them with a dip or as a side to soup or salad.
This dip is also great with pork rinds or fresh veggies such as thinly sliced zucchini, broccoli, cucumbers, celery, and sweet peppers.
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Keto Sausage Dip
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 (if serving immediately).
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet.
- Add the spinach, sundried tomatoes, cream cheese, and salt. Stir until the cream cheese melts and is thoroughly incorporated.
- Spread in a pie plate or small casserole dish. Top with the mozzarella cheese. Refrigerate if making ahead.
- If serving immediately bake for 20 minutes.
- If preparing ahead of time bake at 400 for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden and the dip is hot in the middle.
Notes
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Originally Published December 12, 2018. Revised and Republished February 11, 2026.
Hi, can I use breakfast sausage or green onion? I don’t like Italian. Looks amazing! Thanks.
Sure!
Could I use fresh spinach??
Yes, just add it to the sausage for the last few minutes of cooking before you add the cream cheese.
This is a great keto option for the holidays. I happen to have several family members who are doing keto so this recipe will be perfect to serve! Thanks!!
Wow – so easy and hearty – it’s like a meal in itself! Thanks for this super easy recipe – we’ll be enjoying it over the next couple of weeks for sure!