🍅 What Makes This Recipe So Good
I said it before and I’ll say it again. Sausage dip is a classic for a reason! Irresistibly creamy, savory with the slightest bit of heat, and so ridiculously easy to make. It’s one of those party foods that keeps people coming back for seconds and thirds, and that’s totally fine, because you can easily double it or throw together another batch in about 15 minutes. There’s 2 different ways you can make this dip, and I’ve included instructions for both of them – stovetop AND slow cooker. Well, there’s actually a third, because you could totally microwave the browned sausage, cream cheese, and Rotel until the cream cheese melts. Just depends on how much time you have and which appliance you feel like you using! You only need 3 ingredients to make a perfect sausage dip, and what’s really nice is none of the ingredients are anything fancy or super expensive. That makes this dish a cost-effective way to feed a decent number of people at a potluck, cookout, movie night, tailgate, watch party… you name it!
👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips
You’re in total control of the heat levels in this sausage dip. If heat’s not your thing, stick to mild sausage and mild Rotel. If you like things a little more fiery, though, use hot sausage and Rotel Hot with habanero peppers. You can also add minced jalapeños to the dip, and a drizzle of hot sauce on top before serving. Cutting the cream cheese into cubes or slices helps it melt faster and more easily, so I highly recommend it. Also, be sure to set the cream cheese out for 30 minutes or so before you make the dip so it has time to soften. Cold cream cheese can seize, curdle, or separate when it hits the hot skillet. Not ideal for a creamy dip. If you’re making and serving your sausage dip in the Crockpot, you can keep it out as long as you need. Just make sure it stays warm the whole time. Also, stir it occasionally. If you’re making the skillet version, though, be mindful of the time. It can only sit out at room temperature up to 2 hours to ensure it stays food-safe.
🍢 Other Dips, Apps, and Party-Ready Snacks
2-Ingredient Bacon-Wrapped Dates (with Stuffed Option) Marry-Me 7 Layer Dip Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Everything Bagel Dip Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Mexican Corn Dip Perfect Deviled Eggs with Bacon 4-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip Fried Pickle and Ranch Dip Crispy Chicken Parm Sliders Irresistible Jalapeño Corn Dip (Slow Cooker Recipe) Crockpot Baked Brie Dip Restaurant-Style White Queso Creamy Jalapeño Popper Dip (Low Carb, Keto)
