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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Hearty Rotel Dip with Sausage

    Published: Dec 4, 2022 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Hearty Rotel Dip with Sausage

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    Rotel dip with sausage in slow cooker and small bowl with platter of tortilla chips
    rotel dip in skillet next to plates and a bowl of chips
    rotel dip in skillet next to plates and a bowl of chips

    Hearty Sausage Rotel Dip is the ultimate party dip loaded with gooey Velveeta, cream cheese, sausage, ground beef, spices, and tomatoes.

    Easy appetizer for the holidays and game day you can make in under 30 minutes on the stove top. You can also make it in a slow cooker!

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    • Why You're Going to Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Recipe Variations
    • How to Make Rotel Dip with Sausage
    • Reheat
    • Storage & Freezing
    • Rotel Dip Crock Pot Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQs
    • More Delicious Party Foods
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    • Sausage Rotel Dip

    Rotel sausage dip is an easy, cheesy dip with simple ingredients: creamy Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, ground beef, pork sausage, taco seasoning, and Rotel tomatoes.

    It's the perfect party food because you can dip almost anything in it -- tortilla chips, bagel chips, pita chips, crackers, veggie slices...

    You can make this easy sausage dip recipe completely on the stovetop or brown the meat and let your Crock Pot do the rest.

    I'll show you how to do both!

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    Why You're Going to Love This Recipe

    Rotel dip with ground beef and sausage is super hearty and feeds a lot of people

    Crowd favorite cheesy Rotel dip is always the hit of the party

    Perfect dip recipe for movie night, Super Bowl Sunday, and holiday parties

    Ingredients

    Please see the recipe card for exact quantities.

    rotel dip ingredients

    Ground beef. Any blend of ground beef work here, I usually get an 80-20 blend. You can also use ground turkey.

    Sausage. A roll of Jimmy Dean ground pork sausage works perfectly. You can use any kind of mild sausage or spicy sausage you like. Turkey sausage will work, too.

    Taco seasoning. One packet of store-bought taco seasoning, or 3 tablespoons of my homemade taco seasoning recipe adds so much flavor to this delicious dip.

    Cream cheese. One block of cream cheese makes this gooey sausage cream cheese dip recipe even creamier.

    Velveeta. One pound of Velveeta makes this cheesy dip super smooth and creamy.

    Rotel tomatoes. Ro-tel tomatoes are canned diced tomatoes with green chilies. It comes in a few varieties: mild, fire roasted, or original rotel -- any of them will work perfectly. I use fire roasted.

    Optional toppings. Diced tomatoes and sliced green onions add freshness and also look pretty :).

    Recipe Variations

    There are many ways you can customize your Rotel dip to your family's tastes.

    Meat. Use all ground beef or all sausage.

    No meat. Skip the meat and add black beans and/or refried beans.

    Chiles. Add more green chiles or diced jalapenos.

    Seasonings. Instead of taco seasoning, add garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, or whatever seasonings you love.

    Salsa. No rotel? That's okay, you can use chunky salsa, too!

    Toppings. Top your Rotel sausage dip with fresh jalapeno slices, diced red onions, avocado, cilantro or fresh parsley.

    How to Make Rotel Dip with Sausage

    1. Brown the sausage and ground beef with taco seasoning.

    In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain off the excess grease.

    Add the taco seasoning and ½ cup of water. Reduce to a simmer until the liquid has evaporated.

    ground beef and sausage in a skillet

    2. Add the Velveeta, cream cheese, and Rotel.

    Cube the Velveeta and cream cheese for faster melting and add them to the skillet.

    Pour in both cans of Rotel, undrained.

    rotel dip ingredients in skillet

    3. Heat and stir until melted and creamy.

    Cook on medium-low to medium until melted and warmed through.

    4. Serve, enjoy, repeat.

    Keep warm on the stovetop or in a small crock pot on warm setting. Stir occasionally to keep a skin from developing on top.

    Serve with chips, veggies, and crackers.

    As it cools, it will thicken. If desired, add a splash or two of milk to thin it out.

    rotel dip in skillet next to plates and a bowl of chips

    Reheat

    Reheat Rotel dip in the slow cooker, microwave, or on the stovetop on low heat.

    Storage & Freezing

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

    You can also freeze leftover Rotel sausage dip in a freezer-safe container for 1-2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

    Rotel Dip Crock Pot Instructions

    This creamy sausage dip is really easy to make in the slow cooker.

    1. Brown and drain the sausage and ground beef as instructed. Add the taco seasoning and water and simmer until the water has evaporated.

    2. Place the browned sausage and ground beef mixture into a slow cooker.

    3. Add the cubed Velveeta, cream cheese, and rotel tomatoes and stir. Heat on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

    rotel dip ingredients in slow cooker

    4. Reduce heat to warm and serve.

    Rotel dip with sausage in slow cooker and small bowl with platter of tortilla chips

    Expert Tips

    Do not drain the Ro-tel tomatoes.

    Cube the Velveeta and cream cheese for faster melting.

    As the dip cools, it will thicken, so it's best to serve it warm. Keep it warm on the stovetop or in a small crock pot.

    If desired, stir in a few splashes of milk to thin it out.

    FAQs

    Can I freeze sausage cream cheese rotel dip?

    Yes, rotel dip freezes quite well. Freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop, in the microwave, or in a slow cooker.

    How do you keep Rotel dip from getting hard?

    This sausage Rotel dip recipe will thicken as it cools, so it is best to keep it warm when serving. Keep it warm on the stovetop on low or in a crock pot on warm setting.

    When making Rotel dip, do you drain the Rotel?

    No. You want to include the juices into your Rotel cream cheese dip, so do not drain the Rotel.

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    Get the Stuff I Use

    This 12-inch Cuisinart Stainless Skillet is heavy with a thick bottom for even heating. And it's big enough to make a whole batch of this yummy dip!

    My 6-quart Crock Pot is plenty big enough to stir this dip around while it's warming up. And the locking lid is handy for taking this dip on the road!

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    Sausage Rotel Dip

    Cara Lanz
    Hearty Sausage Rotel Dip is the ultimate party dip loaded with gooey Velveeta, cream cheese, ground beef, sausage, spices, and tomatoes. Easy appetizer for the holidays and game day you can make on the stove top or in the slow cooker.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 189 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 pound pork sausage
    • 1 packet taco seasoning or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
    • ½ cup water
    • 16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
    • 2 cans Rotel tomatoes, undrained

    Instructions
     

    Stovetop Instructions

    • Brown ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off excess grease.
      Reduce heat to medium. Add the taco seasoning and water. Simmer until the water has evaporated.
    • Add cubed Velveeta, cubed cream cheese, and undrained Rotel tomatoes. Heat and stir until the cheese has melted.

    Crock Pot Instructions

    • Brown and drain the sausage and ground beef as instructed. Add the taco seasoning and water and simmer until the water has evaporated.
    • Place the browned sausage and ground beef mixture into a slow cooker.
      Add the cubed Velveeta, cubed cream cheese, and rotel tomatoes and stir. Heat on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
    • Reduce heat to warm and serve.

    Storage & Freezing

    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
      Freeze leftover Rotel sausage dip in a freezer-safe container for 1-2 months.

    Notes

    Do not drain the Ro-tel tomatoes.
    Cube the Velveeta and cream cheese for faster melting.
    As the dip cools, it will thicken, so it's best to serve it warm. Keep it warm on the stovetop or in a small crock pot. If desired, add a few splashes of milk if it thickens.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 584mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 504IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 1mg
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