Sausage and Black Bean Dip

This dip, packed with sausage, salsa, and cheese, is both creamy and chunky, making it a hearty snack for one or a group. Try this dip instead of ready-made queso at your next gathering (or just enjoy it solo; we won't tell).

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons salsa
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
• ¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
• 1/2 (1-pound) Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Hot Sausage
• 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
• 1 tablespoon roughly chopped cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a food processor, mix beans, 1/4 cup sour cream, garlic, and salt. Pulse until smooth.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds. Add Jimmy Dean sausage and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until browned, stirring frequently to break up the sausage into small pieces, then drain. Move the sausage to a separate pot and set aside.

Step 3

Add the black bean mixture to the Jimmy Dean sausage. Bring to medium heat and stir often until dip is hot, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Spoon the hot dip into a bowl and top with salsa, cheese, remaining sour cream, and cilantro.

Step 5

Serve with chips or in a tortilla, and enjoy!