Zesty Fiesta Sausage Dip (Brace yourself) 

2 pkgs. (16 oz. each) Regular Flavor Uplands Gourmet Pork Sausage 
1 cup chopped onion 
1 jar (16 oz.) yellow banana peppers, drained, seeded and finely chopped 
3 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup) 
16 oz. cream cheese, softened 
1-1/2 cups seeded chopped tomato 
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper 
1/3 cup chopped 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.

Makes about 5-1/2 cups