I know this dip doesn't sound like much, but it is pure bliss to your taste buds! My friend, Shelly Hatch, in my church ward makes it all the time for parties. It is my favorite dip ever. Truly. So I finally called and got the recipe from her. You'd never guess from such simple ingredients that it would be so fabulous... but trust me, it is. I've made it in my bigger crockpot, as well as halving the recipe and putting it in my little one. I've made it many times now, but somehow I never think to take a picture until the dip is almost gone. So I scooped out a little bowl full and took this picture since the crockpot no longer looked very appetizing. :) Enjoy!
Cream Cheese, Sausage and Rotel Dip
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*Occasionally stir the dip so it doesn't harden around the edges or develop a film on top. **Recipe works great halved or doubled or tripled. Adjust to the volume of people who will be present. ***I really like Rotel, so I often add a 3rd can. Consistency stays great, and I love the added tomatoes!
Ingredients
- 3 8-oz packages of cream cheese
- 1 16 ounce tube of breakfast sausage (such as Jimmy Dean)
- 2 cans of Rotel, drained (Diced tomatoes and green chilies)
Instructions
- Cook sausage in a skillet.
- Combine sausage, cream, cheese and Rotel in a crockpot.
- Allow cream cheese to soften, then stir the dip together. Enjoy!
I make the same dip with Velveeta, instead of the cream cheese.(it's really good!) I'm looking forward to trying this one. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIf you leave out the 2 cans of Rotel, drained (Diced tomatoes and green chilies) and stuff in mushrooms cook for 20 min at 350 it is REALLY good as well :)
ReplyDeleteEasy! SOunds good too - I love sausage in dips! thanks for the recipe, sis!
ReplyDeleteWe make this same dip at a sports bar and grill I used to work at... We chopped up jalapenos and added to it... I have made it tons of time at home and have used the Johnsonville Brats with the casings removed... I also make my own sausage flavors and use that too.. My kids love it... We put it on pasta one time, delish!!!
ReplyDeleteCan this be made without the sausage and still taste good?
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me - this sounds like one hell of a dip. Loving all the flavors in it.
ReplyDeletethis is a very very addicting dip. My family has been making this for parties for years. I love it.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous,
ReplyDeleteI tried the dip before adding sausage to it once, because my friend's husband said he liked it that way. I thought it was bland. I really think that you need the sausage to make it yummy. If you try it, let me know what you think.
Maybe I'm naive, but how big is a "tube" of sausage? I'm assuming you don't mean the three lb one I get at Costco. :)
ReplyDeleteJanelle,
ReplyDeleteI think the Jimmy Dean sausage tubes used to be 16oz, but I just checked and the one in my freezer is only 12 oz. I haven't noticed a difference in any of my recipes, so I will probably keep using the 12oz. Hope that helps!
What do you dip into this recipe? Crackers or veges or what else???
ReplyDeleteOk, Janelle, an update on the size of the sausage tube: they are 16oz. The 12oz one I had in the freezer is a smaller version... but most are 16oz.
ReplyDeleteAnd anonymous, I have never dipped anything in this recipe but chips or crackers, but veggies sound awesome! I have used leftover dip to smear on a bagel, and it was pretty dang good, too.
I made this for some of our youth at our church, for a sleepover they were having, and they LOVED it! thanks for the recipe! It was so incredibly easy, and it was a big hit. I served it with tortilla chips, and I used one or two blocks of Neufchatel cheese as well (the lower fat version of cream cheese - I might have slaughtered the spelling on it!) :) anyway, it turned out great!
ReplyDeleteHi! I am planning on making this dip tomorrow for a New Year's Eve party that my family has been invited to, and I was wondering about how long it takes to melt and become yummy in the crock pot? Oh, and if you turn it to low or high? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I made your egg nog bundt cake for Christmas and it was the best thing ever! Thanks for all the great recipes, I love this site!
Hi Heidi,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you liked the egg big bunt cake. It's one of my favorites, too!
As for the dip... It seems like it takes 10-20 min on low to get all the cheese melted and everything mixed together. It doesn't really need to cook, just warm up and mix together. Hope you like it!
Mindy
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ReplyDeleteHi Mindy!
ReplyDeleteI am planning on making this dip for the Super Bowl this weekend. We have about 10 to 12 people coming. Do you think I should double the recipe? These are people who really enjoy dips!!!
Thanks,
Gwynne
Hi Gwynne,
ReplyDeleteI would definitely double the recipe if I were you. If you have leftovers (and that's a big "IF"), it is yummy cold spread on a bagel. And the dip reheats easily.
I make this all the time I love it!
ReplyDeleteAn old roommate introduced me to this dip about 4 years ago and I thought it was heaven in my mouth! I haven't had it since then and couldn't remember which ingredients were 3, 2 and 1 so I googled and here I am! Thank you so much for this recipe, it is amazing! My taste buds thank you as well! :-D
ReplyDeleteAngela,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found the recipe! That is funny. I never really thought about the 3, 2, and 1 thing. Definitely makes it easier to remember. Thanks!
I use velveeta cheese. I add a small can of chopped chilies and some sautéd chopped onion (sautéed in butter). This dip is always requested at family get togethers.
ReplyDeleteWhat size crockpot does this recipe go in? 4 quart or smaller?
ReplyDeleteI had it at a party and loved it, but thought it looked awful using the cream cheese. I am going to try it with Velveeta for better visual appeal.
ReplyDeleteDoes this dip freeze well? I'm excited to try it!
ReplyDeleteI had this for the first time tonight New Years eve, At my friends house at first I was like that don't look to appetizing, But boy was I fooled!!! I LOVE IT!! I had to look up the recipe so I can make it myself.. My Hubby and kids Love it as well ... Thanks to Dawn C for making it for us <3
ReplyDeleteDo you have to use cream cheese or can I just use velveeta?
ReplyDeleteA lot of people use velveeta and really like it. I definitely prefer cream cheese, but you can use whichever you like better.
ReplyDeleteI've been making this dip for a couple years I like to dip fritos scoops yum yum
ReplyDeleteIf i want my crockpot free for something else is there any way this could be modified to cook it in the oven? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi! I was just searching the internet for this recipe. I can't believe I've never heard of it until recently and it sounds so popular I know it's going to be good. Can't wait to try it :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mindy,
ReplyDeleteI want to use the cream cheese and a small block of velveeta, will it work with both cheeses?Sounds like a great recipe and I'm going to try it.
Kenyatta
Add some frozen spinach....so good
ReplyDeleteThe recipe CLEARLY states "16OZ" tube of sausage....... DUH
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