Rotel Sausage Dip

You will be the hit of the party with this easy Rotel Sausage Dip. Creamy, spicy, hearty, and perfect for dipping--this Sausage Cream Cheese Dip is always a party favorite!

Pair this Rotel Sausage Dip with Mini Taco Cups, Baked Sauerkraut Balls, and Bacon Wrapped Dates for a spread that will have your guests raving!

The Perfect Party Dip

What is a party without a good dip?

This Creamy Sausage Dip is creamy, spicy, hearty, full of flavor, and a great choice for a party appetizer for many reasons.

• This simple dip only requires 3 ingredients.
• Not only does it not contain many ingredients, but it also comes together with minimal effort.
• Can be kept warm in a small slow cooker so that it stays warm and creamy for hours.
• It is incredibly delicious.

Ingredients Needed

There are only 3 ingredients in this simple sausage dip. And while they are not necessarily healthy, they are much more wholesome than processed cheese dips--and much tastier!

• Sausage: Use ground bulk sausage. I personally like organic turkey or chicken sausage to cut back on fat, calories, and preservatives, but you can use any brand that your family likes. Just be sure you select one that is not a breakfast sausage or the flavor will be off in the final product. Italian sausage CAN be used, but it too will change the flavor up a bit.
• Rotel Tomatoes: Diced tomatoes with green chilies give this dip all of its flavor and spiciness! You can use mild, spicy, or original to control the heat level of this dip.
• Cream Cheese: Cream cheese gives this dip it's creaminess. Use full fat or ⅓rd less fat, but do not use fat-free cream cheese, as it will not melt into the sausage dip the same way.

How to Make Sausage Dip

You can prepare this dip on the stove or the slow cooker. Personally, I prefer the slow cooker method, as I can keep the dip warm in the crockpot for serving.

Stove Top Directions

• In a nonstick pan, brown the sausage breaking up into small pieces over medium-high heat.
• Once the sausage is browned, drain off any excess grease, and return the sausage to the pan.
• Add in cream cheese and Rotel tomatoes and cook until the cream cheese is melted and creamy.
• Transfer the dip to a serving dish and serve warm.

Slow Cooker Directions

• In a nonstick pan, brown the sausage breaking up into small pieces over medium-high heat.
• Once the sausage is browned, drain off any excess grease, and then the sausage to a slow cooker.
• Add the cubed cream cheese and Rotel tomatoes to the slow cooker and place the lid on the slow cooker.
• Turn the heat to low and let heat through, stirring every 15 minutes. It should only take 30-45 minutes for the cream cheese to melt into the dip.
• Once melted, turn the slow cooker to keep warm and serve. The dip will keep on warm for up to 3-4 hours.

Recipe Tips and Notes

• Serving: This sausage dip is best served warm, therefore I love to keep this dip warm in the crockpot. That way I can leave it out for a party without worrying about the dip getting cold and losing its creamy consistency.
• Speed it up: Speed up the process by using the stove-top method and then transferring the sausage dip to the slow cooker once prepared. Place on keep warm to serve.
• Cream Cheese: Remember to use softened, cubed cream cheese. It will melt much more evenly and not be at all chunky.
• Leftovers: You can store the leftover dip in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

More Party Friendly Dips

• Easy Cream Cheese Taco Dip
• Texas Caviar
• French Onion Chip Dip
• Mexican Hot Corn Dip
• Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip

If you tried this Rotel Sausage Dip, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below. Happy dipping!

Rotel Sausage Dip

It only takes 3 ingredients to create this easy Rotel Sausage Dip! Hearty, spicy, creamy, and downright delicious, this Sausage Dip is always a hit at parties!

5 from 10 votes

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 10

Calories: 116kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound bulk ground sausage turkey, chicken or pork
• ▢ 1 (10 ounce can) diced tomatoes with green chiles name brand Rotel
• ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese softened

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Instructions

Stove Top Directions

• Brown the sausage on the stove over medium-high heat, breaking up into small pieces as it browns.  Once the sausage is browned, drain off any excess grease and return to skillet.
• Add in cream cheese and rotel tomatoes and cook over medium heat until the cream cheese is melted and creamy.
• Transfer the dip to a serving dish and serve warm.

Slow Cooker Instructions

• Brown the sausage on the stove over medium-high heat. Once browned, turn off heat and drain any excess grease and then add sausage to a slow cooker.
• Add the cubed cream cheese and rotel tomatoes and place the lid on the slow cooker. Turn to low and let heat through, stirring every 15 minutes. It should only take 30-45 minutes for the cream cheese to melt into the dip.
• Once melted, turn the slow cooker to keep warm and serve. The dip will keep on warm for up to 3-4 hours.

Notes

• Sausage: You can use pork, chicken, turkey ground sausage. Bulk sausage (or sausage marked Regular) is best for this recipe. While Italian sausage can be used, do not use breakfast sausage. 
• Cream Cheese: You can use full fat or ⅓ less fat, but do not use fat-free cream cheese. 
• Diced Tomatoes: Use mild, regular, or spicy tomatoes with green chilies based on your spice preference.
• Store cooled leftover dip in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
• Nutrition has been calculated based on turkey sausage and full-fat cream cheese. 

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 175mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

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