1 Tablespoon fennel seed, ground with a mortar and pestle
1 teaspoon aniseed, ground with a mortar and pestle
½ teaspoon dried basil
To serve: round loaf of bread, breadsticks, unsalted chips or crackers
Instructions
Crumble the sausage into a skillet and cook over medium heat until browned, stirring often and breaking up with a spoon. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; set aside.
Place the cheese cubes in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high, stirring every two minutes, until melted. Add the salsa, garlic, ground seeds, basil, and sausage. Microwave on high until hot. Serve dip in a hollowed out round loaf of bread and using the insides for dipping, or slice a long loaf of Italian bread; can also offer breadsticks, chips, or crackers.
Recipe by The Culinary Cellar at https://theculinarycellar.com/classic-super-bowl-dip-sort/