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Rotel Sausage Dip

Published: Dec 28, 2023 · Updated: Jan 28, 2025 by Marye

It takes just 10 minutes and 3 ingredients to make this easy Rotel sausage dip recipe . It's creamy and cheesy Southern goodness that's perfect for any get-together. I use Jimmy Dean Hot sausage but you can use the regular sausage if you prefer it to be more mild.
Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 15 minutes minutes
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Whether you're looking for game day snacks or munchies for movie night this easy, three-ingredient dip is perfect! Added benefit?

It's low-carb, so if you're on a keto diet you can still enjoy!

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Table of Contents
  • ...never any leftovers...
  • 🗝️ Key takeaways
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 💭 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

...never any leftovers...

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I used to fix up to 7 or 8 dips for football get togethers... but I found the others weren't eaten like this recipe ...now I don't waste time or money our guests are happy as can be never any leftovers either. Thanks to my Restless Chipotle recipes.
Barbara A.

🗝️ Key takeaways

  • Perfect for parties, the Rotel Sausage Dip is an amazing dip recipe that simply tastes great.
  • Easy to make and only requires simple ingredients that are easy to find at your local grocery store.
  • This easy sausage dip recipe can be made ahead and reheated when needed for an easy appetizer.

Put out a big skillet of this while you watch the big game - it's always the hit of the party!

If you've got sausage left make a batch of these cream cheese sausage balls, too!

🧾 Ingredients

Ingredients for this recipe.

📖 Variations

  • Not a fan of spice? Use a mild sausage and original Rotel (or plain diced tomatoes) instead of spicy for this recipe.
  • Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese or Velveeta to this recipe for extra flavor in this crazy good dip.
  • Love spicy dips? Use hot Rotel along with the hot sausage for extra heat.
  • Add some green chilies to the recipe for extra spice.
  • Use turkey sausage in place of pork, for a healthier dip.
  • Velveeta cheese can be used in place of the cream cheese.

🔪 Instructions

Cooked sausage in an iron skillet.

Brown sausage until no longer pink. Drain off excess grease.

Cream cheese and tomatoes being stirred into sausage.

Add the Rotel and cream cheese to the hot sausage.

Overhead view of finished dip.

Stir until the cheese melts and the dip is blended together. Serve warm.

🥄 Equipment

You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • large spoon
  • cast iron skillet
  • spatula

🥫 Storage

Store your finished dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to 3 months.

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: Stir your dip often once you add the cream cheese so that it doesn't scorch on the bottom.

  • Try to cut the cream cheese into small cubes so that it melts evenly.
  • If using the slow cooker to make this dip, use a slow cooker liner or spray the crockpot well with cooking spray for easy clean-up.
  • For the creamiest dip, use full fat cream cheese.
  • Garnish finished dip with thinly sliced green onions for more flavor.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Can I use the microwave to reheat?

Yes, be sure to stir every 30 seconds to prevent burning.

What if my dip isn't creamy?

You can add a small amount of milk or heavy whipping cream to add some creaminess.

Can I freeze leftovers?

Yes you can! Put in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Closeup of the dip in a skillet.

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  • Craving a creamy dip but want to stay on track with your diet? Give this Keto Spinach Dip a taste.
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🍽️ Serve with...

This sausage cream cheese dip recipe is good with almost any kind of dipper!

  • Tortilla chips
  • Veggie sticks
  • Crackers
  • Chips
  • Pork rinds

📞 The last word

Around here there's going to be sausage dip and/or Velveeta queso whether it's New Year's Eve or the Super Bowl! It's a family favorite and it's just as easy as can be.

I've been a fan of Rotel sausage dip for a long, long time and I always make it with Rotel, Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage, and Philadelphia cream cheese.

Nope, they're not paying me - but I've found that I get the best results with these ingredients. It's the best of the sausage dips I've made and I see no reason to change the ingredients now!

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Rotel Sausage Dip

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It takes just 10 minutes and 3 ingredients to make this easy Rotel sausage dip recipe . It's creamy and cheesy Southern goodness that's perfect for any get-together. I use Jimmy Dean Hot sausage but you can use the regular sausage if you prefer it to be more mild.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American - Southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings:8
Calories:372
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces hot pork sausage, I use Jimmy Dean
  • 10 ounces Ro*Tel
  • 16 ounces cream cheese

Instructions

Stovetop method

  • Cook sausage until done and no longer pink in a large skillet.
  • Drain off the grease.
  • Cut the cream cheese into cubes.
  • Add Rotel and cream cheese to skillet.
  • Stir until cream cheese melts and ingredients are blended.
  • Serve warm.

Crockpot sausage dip

  • Cook sausage until done and no longer pink in a large skillet.
  • Drain and add the sausage to a slow cooker.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cover.
  • Cook on low 2 to 4 hours, stir to blend.
  • Keep warm.

Notes

Storage:
In the unlikely event that there are leftovers store the finished dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Tips:
  • Stir your dip well once you add the cream cheese so that it doesn't burn.
  • Try to cut the cream cheese into small cubes so that it melts evenly.
  • If using the slow cooker to make this dip, use a slow cooker liner or spray the crockpot well with cooking spray for easy clean-up.
  • For the creamiest dip, use full fat cheese.
  • Garnish finished dip with thinly sliced green onions for more flavor.
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

First published January 19, 2022. Last updated December 28, 2023, for editorial improvements.

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  1. Tonya says

    September 01, 2023 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    I make this ALL the time!! I use Jimmy Deans hot sausage, and velveta cheese. I also add a jar of thick and chunky salsa along with a can of Rotel. Serve with Lime Chips and Pretzel Rods.. soooo Yummy ❤️❤️❤️

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  2. barbara auten says

    September 04, 2022 at 2:06 am

    5 stars
    I used to fix up to 7 or 8 dips for football get togethers but this sausage and Rotel oh let's not forget the creme cheese but I found the others weren't eaten like this recipe soo being a penny pincher I made only 3 which included this yummy rtel sausage oh no don't forget the cream cheese soi made usually 4 times the average amt and now I don't waste time or money out guests are happy as can be never any leftovers either. Thanks to my Restless Chipoltle recipes.

    Reply
  3. Brenda says

    January 19, 2022 at 4:43 pm

    4 stars
    Ive made this recipe as written, but I found it tastes so much better if you add green onion (just the green part finely chopped) to the mix after the sausage is cooked and drained. I add it when I add the rotel and cream cheese. Cook on medium heat stirring frquently until cream cheese is completely melted . With the green onion added I give it a 5☆

    Reply
    • Marye says

      January 19, 2022 at 5:16 pm

      That sounds fabulous!

      Reply
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