Spicy Sausage Queso

This recipe comes from realmomkitchen  It was a big hit at our New Year's Eve party.

• 1 pkg. (16 oz.) Johnsonville® All Natural Ground Italian Sausage
• 2 lbs. Velveeta® process cheese, cubed
• 1 jar (16 oz.) chunky salsa
• 1 Tbsp. fennel seed, crushed
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1tsp. anise seed, crushed
• 1/4 tsp. dried basil
• garlic toast

1. In a skillet, cook and crumble sausage until no longer pink; drain.
2. Place cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl.
3. Microwave on high for 6 minutes or until melted, stirring every 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the salsa, seasonings and sausage.
5. Microwave 2 minutes longer or until heated through.
6. Serve with garlic toast.