Have you ever needed a last-minute dip or appetizer for a party or family gathering? I cannot tell you how many times I have made plans at the last minute for a get-together only to immediately start thinking to myself okay, what am I going to serve? I came up with this back pocket dip recipe.

let’s make back pocket dip recipe

This is the dip I keep in my back pocket because it has always been a huge hit for me, it is a total crowd-pleaser, and it is so simple to make. The only complaint I have ever received is why I didn’t bring more?

Trust me, it tastes like you spent a lot of time and effort on it when you really just whipped it up at the last minute. And, the best part is it only uses five ingredients.

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back pocket dip ingredients

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 package hot/spicy sausage
• 1 small can chopped green chilies
• 1 package of cream cheese
• 1 sourdough bread boule

directions to make back pocket dip

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Hollow out the bread boule.

Step 3

Chop and cook the brown sausage.

Step 4

Microwave cream cheese for 1 minute.

Step 5

Mix cheddar cheese, sausage, chilies, and cream cheese together.

Step 6

Put all the mixed ingredients in the hollowed-out bread boule.

Step 7

Put the bread boule with dip on a cookie sheet and cook in the oven for 20 minutes at 350.

How to Serve back pocket dip

Best served with tortilla chips! Or if you are feeling brave (and no one is looking), you could even spread this dip on a nice soft piece of bread and eat it as a sandwich. It is that good! You could also save the bread cubes from when you hollowed out the boule and use them to dip with if you like.

With these easy ingredients and quick steps, I hope this becomes one of your back pocket favorite recipes too!

Did you make this easy back-pocket recipe for your friends and family? Tell us what you think in the comment section below!