Creamy Sausage Dip with Rotel Tomatoes
This creamy sausage dip combines savory pork sausage, tangy Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, and velvety cream cheese for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage (casing removed, breakfast or spicy Italian recommended)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened, full-fat preferred)
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: 2-3 green onions, sliced
- Optional: 1 small jalapeño, diced
- Optional: Handful of cilantro, chopped
- Optional: Salt, pepper, hot sauce to taste
- Optional: Splash of milk (1-2 tablespoons, if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Add sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break up with a wooden spoon and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and no pink remains. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Pour in Rotel tomatoes with green chilies (undrained). Stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld.
- Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to the skillet. Stir constantly until melted and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Optional: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and/or sliced green onions until melted and combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or hot sauce. If dip is too thick, add a splash of milk and stir.
- Transfer hot dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with cilantro, extra cheese, or jalapeños if desired.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use plant-based sausage and dairy-free cream cheese. Brown the sausage well for maximum flavor. If dip thickens, add a splash of milk or sour cream. Can be made ahead and reheated. Try variations like adding black beans, corn, or buffalo sauce for different flavors. Serve with chips, crackers, or veggies. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 7
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