sausage rotel dip
This Sausage Rotel Dip is a creamy, cheesy dip loaded with flavorful sausage and spicy tomatoes. Perfect for game day or any gathering, it’s a quick and easy appetizer that will have everyone coming back for more!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 slow cooker (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage mild or spicy
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies Rotel
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste jalapeños or hot sauce optional for spiciness
- as needed tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Break it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat from the sausage and reduce heat to low.
- Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the juice), cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the skillet.
- Stir the mixture until the cheeses melt and the dip becomes creamy, about 5-10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. For a spicier kick, you can add additional diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Transfer the dip to a mixing bowl or directly serve it from the skillet. Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
If you want to make this dip in a slow cooker, cook the sausage in a skillet and then transfer all ingredients to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 2-3 hours until everything is hot and creamy.
This dip can also be made ahead of time and reheated before serving, making it a great option for parties.