- 1 (16 ounce) package Jimmy Dean Regular Roll Sausage, cooked, crumbled, drained
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 (16 ounce) jar yellow banana peppers, drained, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups seeded, chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion tops (optional)
- chips or crackers
- In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until meat is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Stir in banana peppers and jalapeno peppers; cover and cook 1-1/2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, stir in cream cheese and chopped tomato; cook uncovered until heated through (about 5 minutes). Fold in red pepper; add optional ingredients if desired. Serve warm in a chafing dish, with chips or crackers for dipping. Garnish with additional diced tomato and cilantro or green onion if desired.