This Crockpot Sausage Dip is my mother-in-law Betty’s famous recipe! This easy sausage dip recipe is filled with sausage, cream cheese, and Rotel tomatoes, and it’s so creamy and cheesy! It’s the best dip for holidays, game days, or any party. With only 3 ingredients and packed with flavor, this slow cooker Rotel sausage dip is one heck of an addictive party dip!

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Why We Love This Crockpot Sausage Dip Recipe

What’s better than party food? Easy party food! When it comes to dip, nothing beats this simple, 3 ingredient sausage cream cheese Rotel dip. It’s a 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 our favorite addition to the holiday table. I look forward to it all year!

  • Simple. This sausage cream cheese rotel dip only requires 3 ingredients…and I just listed them all. It’s such an easy dip to make any time!
  • Creamy. This dip is so creamy and cheesy, which of course means it’s absolutely delicious!
  • Crowd-Pleaser. This sausage cream cheese dip is a must for any large gathering. Serve it on game day, New Year’s Eve, at your Super Bowl party, on Christmas, for holidays, or any time you need a crave-worthy cheese dip!

Variations on Crockpot Sausage Cheese Dip

Use 2 pounds of breakfast sausage (I like Jimmy Dean’s but you can use any brand). I recommend using half regular and half hot/spicy. You could also use all spicy or all regular depending on your taste, or try turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter option. Cream cheese makes this dip super creamy! You could also substitute Velveeta if you prefer.

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How to Store and Reheat 

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!

How to Freeze 

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! Luckily, you can serve just about anything with this crockpot sausage cream cheese dip. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, veggie sticks, or crostini.

If you’re making this dip for a party, you’ll definitely want to serve it alongside some other appetizers too. Game day calls for chicken wings, meatball sliders, and chili.

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Notes from the Test Kitchen

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.

Recipe Card

Crockpot Sausage Dip Recipe

4.48 from 53 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 people
Author: Becky Hardin
dipping chip into crockpot sausage cream cheese dip
This crockpot sausage dip recipe is a family favorite, and now it's about to be one of your favorites too. It's creamy, cheesy, and a little bit spicy. The perfect dip for game day or holidays, and so easy to make. Thanks for sharing your amazing sausage dip recipe, Betty!
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Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds breakfast sausage (see note)
  • 32 ounces cream cheese (4 bricks)
  • 20 ounces Rotel tomatoes (1 can) do not drain
  • Juice of 1-2 limes optional

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 ounces cream cheese, 20 ounces Rotel tomatoes, Juice of 1-2 limes
    how to make crockpot sausage cream cheese dip
  • 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 pounds breakfast sausage
    how to make crockpot sausage cream cheese dip
  • 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.
    how to make crockpot sausage cream cheese dip
  • Serve with chips, your favorite crackers, and/or your favorite sliced vegetables. Enjoy!
    how to make crockpot sausage cream cheese dip

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Becky’s Tips

  • We like to use 1 regular and 1 hot sausage. We use Jimmy Dean’s.
  • 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.
Storage: Leftovers can be cooled to room temperature, kept in an airtight container, and refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 12gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 542mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 847IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg

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

Warm the Cream Cheese: Spray a slow cooker with nonstick spray and set the temperature to low. Add 20 ounces (1 can) of Rotel tomatoes, their juices, 32 ounces (4 bricks) of cream cheese, and the juice of 1-2 limes (if using) to the slow cooker. Mix well and place the lid on top.

how to make crockpot sausage cream cheese dip

Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet, set over medium heat, cook 2 pounds of breakfast sausage until browned. Drain the sausage and add it to the cheese/tomato mixture; mix well and replace the lid.

how to make crockpot sausage cream cheese dip

Cook the Dip: 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.

how to make crockpot sausage cream cheese dip

Serve the Dip: Serve with chips, your favorite crackers, and/or your favorite sliced vegetables. Enjoy!

how to make crockpot sausage cream cheese dip

Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Dawn Doyle
Dawn Doyle
January 9, 2022 4:00 pm

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)4 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 12, 2022 3:47 pm
Reply to  Dawn Doyle

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.

Diane
Diane
January 6, 2022 1:41 pm

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.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 12, 2022 4:02 pm
Reply to  Diane

What a fun addition!

Jennifer Fulk
Jennifer Fulk
January 22, 2020 2:42 pm

This sounds pretty good. I think I would use Velveeta instead of the cream cheese. Cream cheese never melts well for me.4 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 23, 2020 4:24 pm
Reply to  Jennifer Fulk

That sounds yummy! Let me know how it turns out!

Peggy
Peggy
January 22, 2020 2:08 pm

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!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 23, 2020 4:25 pm
Reply to  Peggy

How awesome!!! You’re right, leftovers are hard to come by with this one!!

Amanda Hayes
Amanda Hayes
January 22, 2020 11:05 am

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.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 23, 2020 4:31 pm
Reply to  Amanda Hayes

Everyone’s got their own family go to specialties! It is delicious for sure and loved by all!