This Rotel sausage dip comes together easily with just 4 ingredients. Sausage, cream cheese, Velveeta, and Rotel melt into a creamy, cheesy appetizer that’s perfect for game day or parties.

Bowl of creamy Rotel sausage dip served with tortilla chips on the side.

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Sausage Dip with Velveeta and Cream Cheese

This Rotel sausage dip is simple to make yet incredibly delicious! It’s similar to Velveeta queso made with Velveeta and Rotel, but it includes a few extra ingredients for added flavor and creaminess. 

Cheesy sausage dip with Rotel is one of the easiest crockpot appetizers for game day. It’s one of our favorite Super Bowl appetizers and it’s also great at holiday parties, potlucks, movie nights and more!

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients needed to make Rotel sausage dip, including sausage, Velveeta, cream cheese, Rotel, and onion.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Sausage: Use either breakfast sausage or Italian sausage. Use mild pork sausage unless you like a little extra heat, like spicy Italian sausage or Jimmy Dean’s hot sausage.
  • Velveeta: This is a processed cheese known for its velvety smooth melting properties.
  • Cream cheese: No need to bring it to room temperature ahead of time. It will melt as it cooks adding to the creaminess of the sausage cream cheese Rotel dip.
  • Rotel: Or diced tomatoes with green chilies and seasonings. It comes in original or spicy, so use what you prefer.

How to Make Rotel Sausage Dip

In a medium skillet, cook the sausage and onion, if using, over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to crumble the meat and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.

Ground sausage cooking in a skillet, broken up with a wooden spoon.

Add the sausage mixture to the crock pot. Top with Velveeta, cubed cream cheese, and the whole can of Rotel.

Ingredients for Rotel sausage dip layered in a slow cooker, including sausage, Velveeta, cream cheese, and Rotel.

Cover with the lid and then cook on low heat for 2 hours until the sausage rotel dip is melted and combined.

Creamy Rotel sausage dip being stirred in a slow cooker.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot, or keep it on the warm setting until ready to serve. Give the sausage dip with velveeta and cream cheese a quick stir before serving.

Rotel sausage dip in a slow cooker, topped with crumbled sausage and fresh cilantro.

Recipe Tips

  • Drain the grease well. Whether using sausage or beef, draining excess grease keeps the dip from becoming oily.
  • Thin the dip, if needed. Add up to ¼–½ cup evaporated milk for a thinner, pourable consistency. This works great if you plan to serve it over nachos.
  • Keep warm for serving. This dip stays creamy on the warm setting. Give it a quick stir just before serving.
  • Use a large skillet if doubling. A bigger pan makes browning the meat easier and prevents overcrowding.

Serving Suggestions

We usually serve this dip with an assortment of crackers, veggies, and homemade tortilla chips. If you’re feeding a crowd, it also works great as part of a make-your-own nacho bar and is always a hit.

A tortilla chip dipped into creamy Rotel sausage dip garnished with chopped cilantro.

Love dips? Try my queso blanco dip, cream cheese chili queso dip, and 7-layer dip for your next game day party!

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Bowl of creamy Rotel sausage dip served with tortilla chips on the side.

Rotel Sausage Dip

5 from 22 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12
This Rotel sausage dip is easy to make with just 4 ingredients including sausage, cream cheese, Velveeta and Rotel. It's a crowd-pleasing party appetizer!
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Ingredients 

  • ½ pound breakfast sausage , or Italian sausage
  • ½ cup chopped onion , optional
  • 1 (8-ounce) package Velveeta , cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 (10-ounce) can RO*TEL

For serving: Tortilla chips, Crackers, Vegetables

Instructions

  • Brown meat. In a medium skillet, cook 1/2 pound sausage and 1/2 cup onions, if using, over medium heat. Break up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned. Remove from heat and drain any grease.
  • Add the sausage mixture to a slow cooker. Top with 8 ounces Velveeta, 4 ounces cream cheese, and 1 can RO*TEL. Set to low heat and cook for 2 hours, or until melted. Alternatively, heat all ingredients in a skillet over low heat until melted.
  • Serve hot or set slow cooker to warm until ready to serve. Stir just before serving.

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Notes

Add in up to 1/4-1/2 cup evaporated milk for a thinner dip. 
Top with chopped cilantro, if desired. 
Storage: Store in a covered container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. 

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 452mg, Potassium: 179mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 354IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 128mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Variations

  • Protein: Swap the sausage for ground beef. Be sure to drain well before adding to the dip.
  • No cream cheese: You can omit it if needed. The dip will be less tangy, but still creamy. Add a little extra Velveeta.
  • Cheese: Cheddar cheese can be used in place of Velveeta, though the dip won’t be quite as smooth.
  • Seasoning: Add chili powder, cayenne, smoked paprika, or taco seasoning for extra flavor.
  • Spicy salsa: Replace Rotel with spicy salsa for a slightly different flavor.
  • Spice it up: Add chopped bell peppers or jalapeños, or use spicy Rotel and spicy sausage for more heat.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make this Rotel sausage dip on the stove without a slow cooker?

You can make this a stove top sausage cream cheese dip by melting everything in the skillet over low heat. In this case, I would start with a large skillet.

Does this dip need to be kept in the refrigerator?

Yes. Because this dip contains dairy, it shouldn’t sit out for long. If kept warm in a slow cooker or on the warm setting, it can stay out a bit longer, but don’t leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

How to store leftovers?

Let the dip cool, then transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, a skillet, or the slow cooker, depending on how much you’re reheating. This dip is not suitable for freezing.