Layer Up!

Go big for game day with a dip that’s delicious from top to bottom

- photograph by VICTOR PROTASIO

Southern Seven-Layer Dip

ACTIVE 30 MIN. - TOTAL 30 MIN.

SERVES 10

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 (16-oz.) pkg. hickory-smoked sausage (such as Conecuh), chopped (about 3 cups)

⅓ cup red pepper jelly

1 (15½-oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

1 (11-oz.) can Mexican-style corn, drained

½ tsp. kosher salt, divided

1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 cup chowchow, drained