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Rotel Sausage Dip

Published: Jan 22, 2023 Last Updated: Jan 22, 2023 by Marye 983 words. | About 5 minutes to read this article.

Rotel sausage dip recipe is creamy and cheesy plus you just need 3 ingredients and 10 minutes! I use Jimmy Dean Hot sausage but you can use the regular sausage if you prefer it to be more mild.
Total time 15 minutes
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Whether your 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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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • Rotel Sausage Dip
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • 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 an 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.

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  • Hot pork sausage
  • Rotel Tomatoes
  • 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

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

  • Large spoon

🥫 Storage

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

📖 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.

💭 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.

📚 Related recipes

  • Buffalo Chicken dip is spicy, cheesy dip and makes a perfect snack for game day.
  • If you love spicy dips, give this cheesy and spicy Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip a try.
  • Craving a creamy dip but want to stay on track with your diet? Give this Keto Spinach Dip a taste.
  • PB Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip is sweet, creamy, and makes for a great dessert dip.
  • Red Velvet Puppy Chow for Valentine's Day
  • Jezebel Sauce Recipe: Spicy Sweet Dip
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • S'mores Puppy Chow

🍽️ 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

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. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

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

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Rotel sausage dip recipe is creamy and cheesy plus you just need 3 ingredients and 10 minutes! 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
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings:8
Calories:372
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Iron Skillet
  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

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

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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.

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

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    First published January 19, 2022. Last updated January 22, 2023 for editorial improvements.

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    1. barbara auten

      September 04, 2022 at 2:06 am

      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.

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    2. Brenda

      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☆

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      • Marye

        January 19, 2022 at 5:16 pm

        That sounds fabulous!

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