Microwave Mexican Cheese Dip
A classic, hearty party dip featuring smooth melted cheese, savory pork sausage, and spiced tomatoes with green chilies. This appetizer is exceptionally easy to prepare, coming together in minutes using a microwave.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 450 gpasteurized prepared cheese product, cut into 2cm cubes
- 225 gpork sausage, casings removed if necessary
- 280 gcanned diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
Equipment
microwave-safe bowl · spoon · skillet · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the pork sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Cook the sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: Use the side of a wooden spoon or spatula to crumble the sausage into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Carefully drain off any excess grease from the skillet and set the cooked sausage aside.
About 1 min
- 4
Place the cubed cheese into a large microwave-safe bowl.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Cubing the cheese helps it melt more quickly and evenly.
- 5
Pour the entire can of undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies over the cheese.
- 6
Microwave on medium power (50%) for 2 minutes, then carefully remove the bowl and stir well.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using medium power prevents the cheese from scorching or separating.
- 7
Continue to microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each, until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
About 3 min
- 8
Add the cooked sausage to the melted cheese mixture and stir until fully combined.
About 1 min
- 9
Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until warm and smooth.
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