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    Slow Cooker Sausage Rotel Dip

    Published: Mar 23, 2022 · Modified: Jun 14, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Delicious and easy, this Cheesy Sausage Rotel Dip recipe is always a party favorite. Only 3 ingredients and a few hours to make!

    Slow Cooker Sausage Rotel Dip

    I am a big fan of party snacks, especially cheesy ones. My go to is usually some type of cracker or flatbread paired with cheese and red sauce.

    This year I wanted to try out something new that everyone would love. I decided to make Rotel Dip which I was told is a tried and true favorite. Turns out they were right. Everyone loved it! The best part about it? I used some pre cooked sausage which helped me cut down on the prep time.

    Serve it up at as an appetizer at a pot luck, game day or any type of gathering and you’ll be the talk of the party!

    How to Make Sausage Dip in the Slow Cooker

    Variations & Tips for Rotel Dip

    • Make it spicy by adding Chorizo in place of sausage and Jalapenos to the mix.
    • Can swap out sausage for ground beef but be sure to drain the excess grease.
    • Add your favorite spices and seasonings for more flavor.
    • Make it creamy by adding a block of cream cheese in place of Velveeta cheese.
    • Do not drain the Rotel tomatoes! You want to keep the juice in there to thin out the dip a little bit.
    • Don’t have Rotel on hand? Use a can of diced tomatoes and a small can of chiles instead.
    • Too thick? Try adding a few splashes of milk to help thin it out.

    Time Saving Tips

    • Cook the sausage the night before. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge to use the next day.
    • If you don’t have much time to wait for it to cook in a slow cooker, use a skillet instead.
    • Make the dip the night before! Just allow to cool, store in an airtight container in the fridge and heat on the stove top the next day.
    Ingredients for Sausage Rotel Dip

    Ingredients for Sausage Rotel Dip

    1 lb sausage roll, cooked
    16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
    1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, DO NOT Drain!!

    How to Make Sausage Rotel Dip

    In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat until fully cooked through. Drain grease.

    Cut block of Velveeta cheese into one inch cubes.

    Add the browned sausage, Velveeta cubes and Rotel tomatoes (juice and all) into the slow cooker.

    Cook on low for about 2-3 hours or until cheese is fully melted stirring occasionally.

    Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.

    Storing & Reheating

    • To Store: Store any remaining leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • To Reheat: Heat in microwave or on stove top to desired temperature.

    More Delicious Dips to Try

    • Buffalo Chicken Dip
    • Jalapeno Ranch Dip
    • Smoked Queso Dip
    • Roasted Red Pepper Dip

    Recipe

    Slow Cooker Sausage Rotel Dip

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    Delicious and easy, this Cheesy Sausage Rotel Dip recipe is always a party favorite. Only 3 ingredients and a few hours to make!
    3.50 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizers & Snacks
    Cuisine American

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb sausage roll cooked
    • 16 ounces Velveeta cheese cut into cubes
    • 1 10 ounce can Rotel tomatoes, DO NOT Drain!!

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat until fully cooked through. Drain grease.
    • Cut block of Velveeta cheese into one inch cubes.
    • Add the browned sausage, Velveeta cubes and Rotel tomatoes (juice and all) into the slow cooker.
    • Cook on low for about 2-3 hours or until cheese is fully melted stirring occasionally.
    • Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.

    Notes

    Variations & Tips for Rotel Dip

    • Make it spicy by adding Chorizo in place of sausage and Jalapenos to the mix.
    • Can swap out sausage for ground beef but be sure to drain the excess grease.
    • Add your favorite spices and seasonings for more flavor.
    • Make it creamy by adding a block of cream cheese in place of Velveeta cheese.
    • Do not drain the Rotel tomatoes! You want to keep the juice in there to thin out the dip a little bit.
    • Don't have Rotel on hand? Use a can of diced tomatoes and a small can of chiles instead.
    • Too thick? Try adding a few splashes of milk to help thin it out.

    Time Saving Tips

    • Cook the sausage the night before. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge to use the next day.
    • If you don't have much time to wait for it to cook in a slow cooker, use a skillet instead.
    • Make the dip the night before! Just allow to cool, store in an airtight container in the fridge and heat on the stove top the next day.

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    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    1. Terri

      April 03, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      This would be great with Jenny O’s turkey sausage. It doesn’t have as much grease and the flavor is really good

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      • Jessica

        April 21, 2022 at 6:43 pm

        That’s what I used and it was great! Thanks for the idea! I also added a block of cream cheese, because why not?? Lol

        Reply
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