Home » Course » AppetizersRotel Dip with Sausage Pin RecipeRate RecipeJanuary 19, 2023 This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. You only need 3 ingredients to make this super easy, cheesy and absolutely delicious dip. Rotel dip with sausage will disappear in no time at your next party! Jump to Recipe If you are ever in need of an easy and flavorful dip for a party, keep our recipe for cheesy Rotel dip with sausage at hand. This absolute crowd pleaser only requires 3 ingredients and cooks up on the stovetop in a record 15 minutes! This creamy sausage dip is a scrumptious combination of melty Velveeta cheese, Rotel tomatoes and sausage, and can be served with your choice of tortilla chips, crusty bread or vegetables. Stovetop and crockpot rotel dip instructions included below. Spicy Rotel sausage dip can easily be kept warm in a crock pot and therefore wow guests throughout a party, tailgate or potluck. Table of Contents WHAT IS ROTEL DIP? Ingredients Recommended ToolsInstructionsHow To Make Rotel Dip In The Crockpot Recipe Tips What To Serve With Rotel Dip With SausageMore Dip RecipesHow To StoreHow To ReheatCommon QuestionsRotel Dip with Sausage Recipe WHAT IS ROTEL DIP? Sausage Rotel dip is a super easy dip that only requires 3 ingredients. The star of the show is melted Velveeta, which is a processed cheese. It is flavored with cooked sausage and Rotel. Rotel is a mixture of petit diced tomatoes and green chilies with some added spices. Rotel tomatoes are almost salsa like and add incredible flavor to this dip. Notable: You only need 3 ingredients to make this crowd pleasing, flavor bursting, low carb dip Main Ingredients: ground pork sausage, Velveeta cheese, Ro-tel tomatoes Cooking Method: Crockpot, stovetop Cooking Time: 5 minutes prep time, 10 minutes cook time Pairs well with: tortilla chips, pita chips, bagel chips, crackers, pretzels or fresh vegetables Diets: gluten free Special Equipment Needed: knife and cutting board, large skillet, cooking spatula, slow cooker (optional) Ingredients You may have all of these ingredients for this easy sausage dip recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this crowd favorite queso salsa dip you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Rotel Dip with Sausage Ingredients 1 pound ground pork sausage 16 oz Velveeta cheese (cubed) 10 oz can of Ro-tel tomatoes Variations and Substitutions Sausage: Use hot or mild sausage for this recipe. Italian sausage is another great option. You can also substitute ground beef or ground turkey for sausage if you like less spice. Less Spicy: You can easily dial down the heat in your dip by substituting ground beef for spicy sausage. Adding a little bit of cream cheese or sour cream to the dip is another easy way to help cooling it down for those who don’t like a spicy dip. More of a Spicy Kick: On the other hand you can also add some more heat to your dip by adding some chopped jalapeños, chili powder or even a pinch of cayenne pepper. Add Spices: Increase flavor by adding some onion or garlic powder to taste. Additionally, you can try adding some taco seasoning. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you loved this yummy sausage recipe, try our Air Fryer Cooked Sausages. The air fryer cooking method is one of the easiest ways to make a perfectly brown, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside sausage link. Recommended Tools Links to our favorite tools are affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link we may get a tiny portion of the sale. Crockpot — This recipe requires a slow cooker. We use a 6 qt. basic Crockpot brand slow cooker. It works wonderfully. If you’re planning to take your Crockpot to potlucks you’ll want to check out this one that has a locking lid. A slow cooker has an inner pot called the crock. Neither the crock nor the lid are oven safe on most machines. Do not put them in the oven. Skillet — A cast iron skillet works best for this recipe, because it retains heat for a long time. It therefore keeps the dip warm and gooey till it’s all eaten up. However, any oven safe pan will work. Instructions This section shows how to cook spicy Rotel dip on the stovetop, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. PREPARE INGREDIENTS: Chop cheese and open Rotel dip before beginning. COOK SAUSAGE: Afterwards, brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. When sausage is cooked through, drain excess grease. MELT CHEESE: Add cheese and the entire contents of a Rotel can to the pan and stir until melted. SERVE: When cheese is melted, remove from heat and serve while warm. In case you want to keep it warm for a party, fill the dip into a small crock pot turned to low. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love the yummy combination of cheese and sausage then you’ll love our Sausage Breakfast Pizza. It is the perfect weekend brunch recipe. Made with pizza dough, your favorite pizza sauce, cheese, sausage, egg and with some spices to really bring the flavors together! How To Make Rotel Dip In The Crockpot Cook sausage in a skillet on the stove. Drain grease. Add cooked sausage, cheese cubes and whole can of Rotel to slow cooker. Cook on low, stirring occasionally. Keep dip in the crock pot while serving to keep the dip warm. Stef says…. While this scrumptious salsa cheese dip is one of my absolute favorites for game nights or a tailgate party, I also can’t get enough of my Buffalo Chicken Dip. It is creamy, cheesy, and spicy and EVERYTHING you never knew you needed. Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make the best sausage Rotel dip. Tip: Use high quality meat. To make this sausage queso dip less greasy use sausage or ground beef with a lower fat content. Tip: Cut Velveeta into small cubes. The smaller the cubes are, the faster they will melt. Tip: Use all the Rotel contents. For best results, add all the tomatoes, chilis and juices from the Rotel can to your dip. Keep the dip warm. Pour the dip into a crock pot or fondue pot to keep it warm while serving. What To Serve With Rotel Dip With Sausage All different styles of tortilla chips, pita chips, bagel chips, crackers, pretzels or fresh vegetables are great options to serve with this dip. You can also serve this amazing dip with different types of crusty bread, such as baguette, ciabatta, bread sticks or pizza bread. Rotel sausage dip is also a great way to use up stale white bread. Simple cut the bread in slices and toast them in the oven until golden brown and crispy. Garlic French Bread Easy Homemade Garlic Knots Recipe More Dip Recipes If you love rotel dip with sausage you’ll enjoy our 7 layer dip or nacho cheese dip as well as these yummy dips: Easy Hot Cheesy Pizza Dip Recipe Easy Guacamole Recipe (No Onion) Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip With Cream Cheese How To Store Refrigerate: We recommend eating salsa cheese dip immediately while warm. You can store cooled Rotel dip leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze: We do not recommend freezing this great dip. How To Reheat You can reheat dip leftovers over low heat on the stovetop or in the crockpot. Make sure you stir the dip often until it is hot and the cheese completely melted again. Common Questions Can I make original Rotel dip ahead of time? Sure can! There are two options to make this dip ahead of time. First, you can prepare the whole dip as described and reheat it whenever you are ready to serve. Or you can brown the meat and cube the Velveeta ahead of time, and cook the dip as soon as your guests arrive. It cooks up in only 10 minutes. Is it possible to make this dip in the slow cooker? Yes, Rotel dip can also be cooked in the crock pot. However, you still have to brown the sausage in a skillet first. Then add the browned sausage and all the ingredients to a slow cooker on low and cook for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. When can I serve this sausage Rotel dip? This easy dip recipe makes one of the best party dips ever. It can therefore be served on many occasions. We love making it for a big game during football season, a super bowl party, movie night or even baby showers. Moreover, it could be an easy appetizer with drinks for a dinner party. No matter on what occasion you serve this scrumptious dip, it will always be the hit of the party. 5 from 58 votes Rotel Dip with Sausage Recipe Course Appetizer Cuisine American Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes Print Pin Rate 8 servings You only need 3 ingredients to make this super easy, cheesy and absolutely delicious dip. Rotel dip with sausage will disappear in no time at your next party! Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentlarge skilletcooking spatulaknife and cutting board Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 1 lb ground pork sausage▢ 16 oz Velveeta cubed▢ 10 oz Rotel InstructionsBrown the ground pork sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Break the sausage up into small pieces while cooking. Cook until sausage is cooked all the way through, 165ºF. Remove excess grease from the pan.Add the cubed Velveeta and Rotel to the pan. Include the Rotel juices. Over medium heat, cook until the cheese is melted and all ingredients are combined. Serve while warm. NotesRecipe Notes: Try keeping your Rotel dip warm if you’re having a party by putting it into the slow cooker on low. You can substitute ground beef for sausage if you want less spice. Let cool then cover and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the crockpot. Serving Suggestions: Serve with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, over nachos or with crusty bread. NutritionCalories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1263mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 641IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? 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