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This Rotel dip with cream cheese is ready in 15 minutes with just 3 ingredients! Hot, melty, and full of flavor, it’s the ultimate party dip.
If you have a pan and 15 minutes, you need to make this sausage cream cheese dip ASAP!
It turns a can of Rotel, sausage, and cream cheese into a rich, savory, and hearty dip that’s so good, no one will judge if you eat it straight with a spoon.
From your Game Day spread and holiday parties to date nights and weekend movie marathons, this dip is too tasty to overlook!
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Why You’ll Love This Rotel Dip with Cream Cheese
- This easy Rotel dip with cream cheese is all done in 1 pan with just 3 ingredients!
- This sausage cream cheese dip is perfect for parties and keeps warm effortlessly in the Crockpot.
- Rich, creamy, and full of flavor, this Rotel and cream cheese dip is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Cream cheese – We haven’t tried plant-based alternatives, so for the best taste and consistency, stick to full-fat dairy cream cheese.
Ground sausage – You can also use hot sausage roll if you like your sausage cream cheese dip with a little more kick.
Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilis – Feel free to use hot or regular Rotel tomatoes and green chiles for this sausage cheese dip!
Tortilla chips – Serve this party appetizer with your favorite snacks for cream cheese dips!
Ingredient Additions For Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
Italian ground sausage
The best sausage dip recipes start with a sausage you enjoy. Along with Jimmy Dean, ground Italian sausage makes a great choice for this crowd-pleasing Rotel and cream cheese dip.
Velveeta cheese product
For a more classic take on this Rotel dip with cream cheese, use a combination of cream cheese and Velveeta. It melts beautifully for that perfect velvety consistency!
Shredded cheese
Make your Rotel dip with cream cheese even cheesier! Use shredded cheese that melts easily. Mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese are both great choices for a cheesy sausage dip.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Make it Meatless
If you want to learn how to make Rotel dip without meat, just substitute the sausage with drained black beans, diced mushrooms, canned corn kernels, bell peppers, and onions.
Use the Slow Cooker
Serving this Rotel dip with cream cheese at a party? Combine your ingredients in a slow cooker, cover, and cook on High for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. You can take advantage of your Crockpot‘s Warm setting to keep the 3-ingredient cream cheese sausage dip hot and delicious at your gathering.
Storage Tips
You can store your cooled sausage cream cheese dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. To reheat, place it in a saucepan over low heat and stir occasionally. I don’t recommend freezing this cream cheese sausage dip, as it may separate after thawing.
Creamy Rotel Dip Recipe FAQs
Why do people put cream cheese in Rotel dip?
Mixing in cream cheese makes the Rotel chip dip thicker and creamier. The tangy richness also complements the zesty, spicy, and savory flavors of Rotel tomatoes!
Can I use ground beef instead of sausage?
Of course! This cream cheese Rotel dip also works with 1 pound of browned ground beef. I’ll also throw in some taco seasoning for extra flavor.
What can I use instead of Velveeta cheese in Rotel dip?
We actually skipped the Velveeta cheese for this Rotel and sausage dip. Instead, we used cream cheese in place of Velveeta for a rich and creamy dip.
Do I drain the Rotel?
Nope. You don’t need to drain the can of Rotel when making this easy Rotel dip recipe. Adding the juices to the dip actually helps give it the perfect consistency.
Can Rotel dip be left out?
Yes, but since it’s made with dairy, which can spoil easily, it’s best not to leave your Rotel sausage dip out for more than 2 hours.
More Delicious Creamy Dip Recipes
- Dirty Martini Dip
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Smoky Carrot Dip
- Baked Brie with Garlic
- Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Rotel Dip with Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz block cream cheese, cubed
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 10-oz can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground sausage and cook until no longer pink, breaking up the large chunks with a spatula. Drain the meat and return it to the heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the can of Rotel.
- Add the cream cheese and stir until it melts.
- Continue cooking the dip for a few minutes without bringing it to a boil, stirring occasionally until it’s well-incorporated.
- Serve with tortilla corn chips or any dippers you like. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you want to learn how to make Rotel dip without meat, just substitute the sausage with drained black beans, diced mushrooms, canned corn kernels, bell peppers, and onions.
- Serving this Rotel dip with cream cheese at a party? Combine your ingredients in a slow cooker, cover, and cook on High for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. You can take advantage of your Crockpot‘s Warm setting to keep the 3-ingredient cream cheese sausage dip hot and delicious at your gathering.
- You can store your cooled sausage cream cheese dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. To reheat, place it in a saucepan over low heat and stir occasionally. I don’t recommend freezing this cream cheese sausage dip, as it may separate after thawing.
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