Hearty Rotel Dip with Sausage
Hearty, creamy Sausage Rotel Dip is the ultimate party dip loaded with gooey Velveeta, cream cheese, sausage, ground beef, spices, and tomatoes. It comes together on the stovetop in under 30 minutes for a fast, easy appetizer for the holidays, Super Bowl parties, and potlucks. You can also make it in a slow cooker!
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❤️You're Going to Love This
- Ultra creamy and cheesy. Velveeta and cream cheese melt into the smoothest, scoopable dip.
- Bold, savory flavor. Seasoned sausage, ground beef, and Rotel give it just the right kick.
- Easy one-pan recipe. It comes together fast with minimal prep and cleanup.
- Perfect for parties. I keep this sausage cream cheese dip warm on the stove or in a crock pot, and it disappears fast.
For more party dips, try Spinach Artichoke Crab Dip, Baked Taco Dip, and Cream Cheese Corn Dip. For something sweet to dip your pretzels in, try Hot Cocoa Dip, Pineapple Cream Cheese Dip, and Caramel Apple Dip!
🍅Ingredients
- Ground beef and sausage. I use both for the variety of flavors and textures, but you can use all ground beef or all sausage. Mild or spicy sausage, Italian sausage, or breakfast sausage all work well. Ground turkey or turkey sausage are great lighter options.
- Taco seasoning. You'll need one packet of store-bought taco seasoning, or 3 tablespoons of bulk or homemade taco seasoning.
- Can of 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.
🌶️Variations
- Meat. Use all ground beef or all sausage.
- Meatless. Skip the meat and add black beans and/or refried beans.
- 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
Step 1. In a large skillet, brown sausage and ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off the excess grease.
Add the taco seasoning and ½ cup of water. Reduce to a simmer until the liquid has evaporated.
Step 2. Cube the Velveeta and cream cheese for faster melting and add them to the skillet. Pour in both cans of Rotel, undrained.
Step 3. Heat over medium-low and stir until melted, creamy, and warmed through.
Step 4. Keep warm on the stovetop or in a small crockpot on warm. Stir occasionally to keep a skin from developing on top.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita chips, veggies, and crackers.
🍲Rotel Dip Crock Pot Instructions
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Add the cubed Velveeta, cream cheese, and rotel tomatoes and stir. Heat on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to warm and serve.
✨Top Tip: Sausage Rotel dip will thicken as it cools. If desired, add a splash or two of milk to thin it out.
✅Expert Tips
- Drain the meat well before adding the cheese to keep the dip smooth and creamy.
- Add the Ro-tel tomatoes, undrained. The juices help thin the dip and add flavor.
- Cube the Velveeta and cream cheese for faster melting.
🍟Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, Fritos, or crackers for easy scooping.
- Add a veggie option like bell pepper strips or celery sticks.
- Spoon over baked potatoes, fries, or nachos for a heartier option.
🎁Storage
- Reheating. Warm up leftover Rotel dip in the slow cooker, microwave, or on the stovetop on low heat.
- Storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freeze. Freeze Rotel sausage dip in a freezer-safe container for 1-2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.
❓FAQs
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.
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.
No. You want to include the juices into your Rotel cream cheese dip, so do not drain the Rotel.
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📖 Recipe
Sausage Rotel Dip
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.
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Notes
- Use all ground beef or all sausage, if you prefer.
- 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.
