Start by browning the ground sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Break the sausage apart as it cooks so it gets nice and crumbled. Once it’s all cooked through and no longer pink, drain any excess grease. This step is super important because you want to avoid any extra greasy dip. After draining, set the sausage aside.

Now that your sausage is cooked, turn the heat down to low and add the softened cream cheese to the same skillet. Stir it around until it melts into a smooth, creamy mixture. Once the cream cheese is fully melted, add in the ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if you're adding spice). Stir everything together until it’s nice and creamy—this is the base of your dip, and it’s going to be delicious!

Next, stir in that browned sausage. It’s going to blend perfectly with the creamy mixture, giving you that amazing texture. Then, sprinkle in your shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Stir it all together until the cheese melts completely into the dip. It’s going to be a gooey, cheesy goodness that’s irresistible.

Once everything is fully combined and melted, give it one last stir to make sure everything is perfectly mixed. If you’re serving it for a party, I like to transfer it into a slow cooker or a warming dish to keep it hot for longer. But if you’re just serving it right away, grab your favorite dipping snacks—chips, crackers, or even some fresh veggies—and dig in!