This Rotel sausage dip is one of the best party foods around! This cheesy flavorful dip is super easy to make and perfect for any occasion!

A tortilla chip that has been dipped in a creamy sausage dip.

If you ask me dips are one of the best snacks for parties or any time, and this sausage Rotel dip is made with simple ingredients that combine into so much flavor! Made in the slow cooker it is perfect for making ahead of time, while you prep other party food! You can also pick up all the ingredients you’ll need at your local grocery store with no problem so it makes whipping it up any time easy!

a bowl full of creamy sausage dip topped with jalapenos and red peppers surrounded by chopped vegetables and tortilla chips.

Why we love this creamy sausage dip recipe-

It is low carb-

This dip is an easy way to make sure that everyone at your party has options for snacking. Made with meat, cheese and veggies it has very few carbs so it is perfect for anyone with dietary constrictions. If you are following a keto or low carb diet this is a great snack to have in your arsenal.

It is perfect for any kind of party-

This is one of the all time great party dips. Make it for your next gathering, it is always a hit at birthday parties, baby showers, a football game tailgate party, cookouts, game night or any time you want to be the hit of the party. I’ve yet to find an occasion where this dip isn’t the perfect addition!

FAQ & Tips –

What to serve with this dip-

This dip is great with so many things some of our favorites are tortilla chips, pita chips, corn chips, pretzels, or veggie sticks like carrots, celery, peppers etc.

What kind of sausage should I use?

You can use any bulk ground sausage for this recipe. The browned sausage needs to be crumbly so no sausage links. Spicy sausage, or spicy Italian sausage work well if you want a little kick and more spice to your dip. Mild sausage, or regular breakfast sausage are a great option for a less spicy dip. I’m personally not a fan of too much spice so I usually go with breakfast sausage.

a white bowl full of rotel dip and surrounded by chips and chopped vegetables.

What is Rotel?

Rotel tomatoes are well known for their distinct flavor, and are what makes this dip special! They are a blend of diced tomatoes, green chilies and spices that is well balanced and easy to use. There are several other brands that make diced tomatoes with chilies that will work well in this recipe.

Can I make this on the stove top?

Yes! I like to use a slow cooker for this so it is set it and forget it but if you don’t have a crockpot you can make this on the stove top. To make it this way, use a large skillet and brown your ground beef and sausage. Then add in your cream cheese, Velveeta and tomatoes, heat over medium heat until the cheeses are melted and smooth. Serve immediately or keep on low heat stirring occasionally until ready to serve.

Glass bowls filled with the ingredients for sausage rotel dip. Ground beef, ground sausage, Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, rotel tomatoes and chili powder.

Here’s what you’ll need for this Rotel Dip recipe

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 pound ground sausage

1 pound Velveeta

8 ounces cream cheese

10 ounce can Rotel

1 Tablespoon Chili powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Chips and veggies for dipping

Here’s how to make this easy sausage dip recipe

Place the sausage and ground beef in a medium skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Brown sausage and meat until fully cooked. While the meat is cooking crumble it with a wooden spoon or a meat chopper.

a collage of four pictures showing the steps for making Rotel dip. The first shows a skillet with ground meat in it and a hand ready to sprinkle on chili powder. In the second the cooked ground meat has been placed in a slow cooker. The fourth picture shows cream cheese cut into cubes over the slow cooker and the fourth shows velveeta cubes being added to the slow cooker.

Add in the chili powder and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Drain the meat to remove any excess grease.

Place the meat mixture in the bottom of your crockpot

Chop Velveeta cheese and cream cheese into cubes and spread them evenly across the top of the meat.

Drain tomatoes and pour evenly across the cheese.

A collage of four picture showing Rotel dip being made in a slow cooker. In the first cooked ground meat, Velveeta cheese and cream cheese are in the slow cooker. In the second and third tomatoes have been added. The fourth shows the cooked dip.

Place the lid on the crockpot and set on low for 2 hours.

Stir dip and serve warm with veggies, chips or anything else you love to dip!