Rotel and Sausage Dip made with only 3 ingredients, is one of the most popular dips to serve at any party. A spicy, cheesy dip with pieces of sausage and served with Scoops or Tortillas can be made in a crockpot or on the stovetop.
This dip is one of the appetizer recipes our family has served since back in the 1960’s. I serve this at tailgate parties, football watch parties, birthday parties, and even on my Christmas appetizer table. 
HOW TO MAKE ROTEL AND SAUSAGE DIP
INGREDIENTS:
No stick cooking spray
1 lb ground sausage: May use regular or the spicy if you prefer
more heat.
1 (32 oz) box Velveeta Cheese: This is the large box. It is so creamy when it melts and is perfect for this dip.
2 (10 oz) cans Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles:
These cans come in different levels of heat. I usually use Original.
Scoops or Tortillas for dipping.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Crumble and brown the sausage until no longer pink. Drain on a paper towel lined plate to remove the grease. Spray the inside of crockpot with no stick cooking spray, then place sausage in crockpot.
Cut the Velveeta into 1- or 2-inch cubes.
Place to cheese cubes in crockpot. Pour the 2 cans of Rotel into the crockpot. Stir the ingredients to lightly combine.
Cook on high heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. You can also put this together and cook on low for a longer period to have it melted just in time for your party.
Serve with Scoops or Tortilla chips.
WHY ROTEL AND SAUSAGE DIP IS ALWAYS A PARTY FAVORITE
- It is made with only 3 ingredients. So easy.
- Everyone that I know loves a cheesy, queso type dip.
- It can be assembled a day ahead of time and warmed up on the day of your party.
- This dip is so full of flavor.
- It serves a large crowd.
TIPS, VARIATIONS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Ground beef can be used instead of sausage if preferred.
- This dip can also be made in a large saucepan or skillet on the stovetop and placed in a crockpot to keep warm if you want to make it quicker. Use the same instructions, cook over a low heat, and stir frequently.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in slow cooker or on the stovetop.
- Leftovers can also be used in macaroni and cheese, omelets, spooned over baked potatoes, tacos and enchiladas.
- The leftover dip can also be frozen in freezer safe containers for 2 months. I have done this after a party.
Do I drain the Rotel before using it in this dip?
NO. You need the flavor and the extra juice from the can.
We love cheesy dips at our house and some other ones you may like: GARLIC PARMESAN CHEESE DIP, HOTPIMENTO SAUSAGE DIP
and SMOKY SAUSAGE PIMENTO CHEESE DIP.
This post was shared on Weekend Potluck at Sweet Little Bluebird.
ROTEL AND SAUSAGE DIP
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage, regular or hot
- No Stick Cooking Spray
- 32ounce box Velveeta Cheese
- 2 cans (10 oz each) Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
- 1 large bag Scoops
Instructions
- CROCKPOT METHOD
- Crumble and brown the sausage in a 10-inch skillet or medium size saucepan. Drain the grease. Spray the inside of a 6-quart crockpot with no stick cooking spray. Place the sausage into the crockpot.
- Cut the Velveeta cheese into 1–2-inch size chunks. Place this into the crockpot with the sausage.
- Pour the 2 cans of Rotel into the crockpot. DO NOT DRAIN. Stir to combine the ingredients. They will combine completely when melted.
- Place lid on crockpot and cook on high for about 2 hours, or until cheese is melted and hot. Stir frequently. May also cook on low if you will not be serving it within 2 hours.
- Serve with Scoops (or Tostitos) for dipping. Set the crockpot on warm and stir it occasionally to prevent sticking.
- STOVETOP METHOD
- Crumble and brown the sausage in a large saucepan. Remove the sausage to a paper towel lined plate to drain the grease. Wipe out the pan and spray it with no stick cooking spray. Place cooked sausage into the pan.
- Cut the Velveeta into 1-2-inch cubes and add to the sausage.
- Pour the 2 cans of Rotel into the pan with the other ingredients.
- Place pan over a medium-low heat and stir the ingredients frequently until the cheese is melted and hot.
- Pour into a serving dish or crockpot set on warm. Serve with Scoops or Tostitos.
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