This creamy sausage dip is the one everyone hovers around at a party. Browned sausage, cream cheese and a can of tomatoes with green chiles melt together in the slow cooker into a rich, cheesy, slightly spicy dip. Three ingredients and it stays warm for hours.
Why You’ll Love It
- Three ingredients.
- Stays warm in the slow cooker.
- Always the first dish empty.
What You Need
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or hot)
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar (optional)
How to Make Crockpot Rotel Sausage Dip
- Brown the sausage in a skillet, breaking it up, and drain.
- Put the sausage, cream cheese and tomatoes in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Stir in the cheddar until melted.
- Switch to warm.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
Tips
- Stir often so the cream cheese doesn’t stick.
- Hot sausage makes it spicier.
- A sprinkle of green onions on top looks nice.
Serving and Storing
Keeps 4 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave, stirring often.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make it on the stove?
Yes, stir over low heat until melted.
Can I use ground beef?
Yes, season it with a little taco seasoning.
Can I make it ahead?
Brown the sausage a day ahead.

Crockpot Rotel Sausage Dip
Creamy, cheesy, a little spicy dip of sausage, cream cheese and Rotel tomatoes, made in the slow cooker. Game day favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage mild or hot
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese cubed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles undrained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar optional
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet, breaking it up, and drain.
- Put the sausage, cream cheese and tomatoes in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Stir in the cheddar until melted.
- Switch to warm.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
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