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This Crockpot Sausage Dip is my mother-in-law Betty’s famous recipe; filled with sausage, cream cheese, and Rotel tomatoes, it’s creamy, cheesy, and so delicious. It’s the best dip for holidays, game days, or any party. With only 3 ingredients and packed with flavor, this is one heck of an addictive party dip!
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“This is the best dip! We call it the 3-2-1 Dip. 3 cream cheese, 2 cans Rotel, 1# sausage (hot or mild). It is also delicious cold on a bagel.” -Diane
Easy Crockpot Sausage Dip Recipe
What’s better than party food? Easy party food! When it comes to dip, nothing beats this simple, three-ingredient dip. I find it’s an absolute breeze to make in the slow cooker, and it’s utterly addictive. My mother-in-law, Betty, brings this dip to my family’s house every Thanksgiving, and it’s my favorite addition to the holiday table. I look forward to it all year!
Though I like using half regular and half hot/spicy sausage, you can use all spicy or all regular, depending on your taste and who’s eating. Sometimes I’ll lighten things up a bit and use turkey or chicken sausage instead, or sub the cream cheese with Velveeta.
Crockpot Sausage Dip Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. breakfast sausage 1 lb. regular and 1 lb. hot. I like Jimmy Dean’s.
- 32 oz. cream cheese (4 8-oz. bricks)
- 20 oz. Rotel tomatoes 2 cans, do not drain
- juice of 1-2 limes optional
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Instructions
- Spray a slow cooker with nonstick spray and set the temperature to low.
- Add the tomatoes, their juices, cream cheese, and lime juice (if using) to the slow cooker. Mix well and place the lid on top.32 oz. cream cheese, 20 oz. Rotel tomatoes, juice of 1-2 limes
- In a large skillet, set over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Drain the sausage and add it to the cheese/tomato mixture; mix well and replace the lid.2 lbs. breakfast sausage
- Cook on high until the cheese has melted, stirring every 15 minutes; about 1 hour. Once the cream cheese has melted, set the slow cooker to warm and stir about every 30 minutes.
- Serve with chips, your favorite crackers, and/or your favorite sliced vegetables. Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can make this on the stove instead. Use a large skillet with high sides. Cook sausage as instructed, then place all ingredients in the skillet and heat until warm and fully combined, stirring regularly.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Crockpot Sausage Dip Step by Step
Get the slow cooker ready: Generously spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and set the temperature to low.
Combine the tomatoes and cream cheese: Add two cans (10 oz. each) Rotel tomatoes, including the juice, four 8 oz. bricks of cream cheese, and the juice of 1-2 limes (if using) to the slow cooker. Mix well and cover the slow cooker.
Cook the sausage: Cook 2 lbs. of breakfast sausage over medium heat in a large skillet until the meat has browned. Drain the sausage and add it to the crockpot, mix well, and cover.
Cook the dip: Cook the dip on high until the cheese has melted, stirring every 15 minutes to make sure for about 1 hour. Once the cream cheese has melted and all the ingredients are combined, set the slow cooker to warm and stir about every 30 minutes.
Serve the dip: Serve with chips, your favorite crackers, and/or your favorite sliced vegetables. Enjoy!
How to Store
Stored in an airtight container, this crockpot sausage dip will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Crockpots have a “Warm” setting that is perfect for keeping your dip warm during parties as well as reheating it the next day. Just change the setting, keep the lid on, and stir every 30 minutes to keep it fresh. You can add warm dip to the serving bowl when you run out or serve directly from the slow cooker.
You can freeze this crockpot sausage dip to keep leftovers a little longer. Let it cool completely, then place it in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, set it on the counter for an hour, or in the fridge overnight.
Serving Suggestions
No dip is complete without the perfect dippers. I like to prepare homemade tortilla chips, make a batch of crackers, or prepare veggie sticks or crostini.
If I’m serving this dip for game day or a party, I’ll prepare a few other appetizers like hearty chicken wings, or juicy meatball sliders.
This was soooo good! I halved it and used both cream cheese and valveeta!!! It is definitely a keeper recipe. Would this freeze well? ( it is just my husband and myself so it makes a big batch)
Yes! You can freeze this sausage dip to keep leftovers a little longer. Let it cool completely, then place it in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
This is the best dip! We call it the 3-2-1 Dip. 3 cream cheese, 2 cans Rotel, 1# sausage (hot or mild). It is also delicious cold on a bagel.
What a fun addition!
This sounds pretty good. I think I would use Velveeta instead of the cream cheese. Cream cheese never melts well for me.
That sounds yummy! Let me know how it turns out!
My recipe, which a friend’s mother shared with me some 40 years ago, calls for a pound of ground beef and a can of cream of mushroom soup in addition to the ingredients you have listed, otherwise it is the same – and I had to giggle a little when I read the ‘you can store leftovers’ note, because around here, there are NEVER any leftovers. This one is so good people fight over the last bits. It’s our Superbowl go to, and I highly recommend you try whatever version tickles your fancy. Thanks Cookie Rookie!
How awesome!!! You’re right, leftovers are hard to come by with this one!!
This is one of our favorite dips for Christmas Eve night and Super Bowl Sunday. I’m confused on it being your MIL’s famous invention though because we were making this in our family way before internet came into existence. Maybe word of mouth spreads that fast across the United States. ???? Probably so. This is a must try though! I like to use mild Rotel and mild sausage because I can’t stand the heat.
Everyone’s got their own family go to specialties! It is delicious for sure and loved by all!