Warm Sausage and Spinach Dip

By dlroos

Ingredients

• 12 ounces refrigerated breakfast sausage links
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 package (8 oz.) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt or reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1/3 cup seeded and finely chopped tomato
• 2 tablespoons hot banana pepper rings, drained and chopped

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from snackpicks.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook sausages over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink, turning often. Remove links from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Cool sausages slightly. Cut into thin slices. Set aside.

2. In same skillet cook onion in reserved drippings until tender. 3. In food processor bowl combine onion mixture, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt and garlic. Cover and process until nearly smooth. Transfer to bowl. Stir in sausage, spinach, tomato and banana pepper.

4. Spoon into shallow 1-quart casserole or 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400°F about 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with KEEBLER CLUB ORIGINAL crackers.