awesome italian sausage cream cheese dip

How To Make awesome italian sausage cream cheese dip

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  Step 1
  Gather your ingredients.
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  Step 2
  Remove the skins from the tomatoes (blanching) and small dice.
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  Step 3
  De-seed the jalapeños and small dice.
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  Step 4
  Place the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat.
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  Step 5
  Cook until no longer pink.
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  Step 6
  Chef’s Note: As the sausage is cooking, break into small bits with a wooden spoon.
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  Step 7
  Pour out any excess oil, and then add the tomatoes, chilies, and crushed red pepper.
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  Step 8
  Cook for about 5 minutes, and then cover, turn heat down to low, and allow to lightly simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the peppers are softened.
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  Step 9
  Remove from heat, and then add the cream cheese.
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  Step 10
  Stir until fully incorporated.
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  Step 11
  Add the sour cream.
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  Step 12
  Stir until fully incorporated.
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  Step 13
  Chef's Note: Using your taste buds, add a bit of salt, pepper, or any additional spices that you feel will help.
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  Step 14
  Chef’s Note: Add spices a bit at a time and then taste… season and taste. Remember, good cooks always taste their food.
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  Step 15
  Serve with tortilla chips, sliced baguette or thick ripple potato chips. Enjoy.
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  Step 16
  Chef's Tip: This really does taste good right out of the pan, but it does taste better the next day. I let it cool down on the counter for about an hour or so, and then place into a bowl, cover with a bit of cling wrap, and then place in the fridge... This gives the spices and flavors a chance to get to know each other better. The only problem with this is that it seldom makes it to the refrigerator...
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  Step 17
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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