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This Slow Cooker Sausage Cheese Dip has been the star at my get-togethers for ages. It brings together smooth cheese, tasty sausage, and just the right amount of spice from the Rotel. Whenever I take it somewhere, folks crowd around the crock pot, and I always end up taking home a completely scraped-clean dish.
What Makes This Crowd-Pleasing Dip Special
This gooey treat fits perfectly at any event from Super Bowl parties to Christmas gatherings. I really like how I can tweak the heat level to make everyone happy. And since everything goes straight into the crock pot, I get to hang out with my guests instead of cooking the whole time.
Must-Have Components
- Italian Ground Sausage: I flip between mild and hot based on who's eating.
- Onion, Diced: Creates a wonderful flavor base with the meat.
- Cream Cheese: Gives everything that luxurious, velvety feel.
- Velveeta: Nothing creates that perfect dippable consistency like this does.
- Rotel: Pick your spice level for added kick and flavor depth.
Simple Making Instructions
- Brown Meat with Onions
- Start by cooking your sausage and onions until golden, then get rid of any extra grease.
- Combine in Slow Cooker
- Throw all your stuff in the crock pot the meat, cream cheese, Velveeta, and your tasty Rotel.
- Heat and Mix
- Let everything melt on low for around 2 hours, giving it a mix every so often.
- Keep Hot for Serving
- Turn to warm setting and watch it vanish with chips, crackers or vegetables.
Handy Tricks
Don't forget to mix it now and then while it's out for snacking this keeps it nice and smooth. Need more zing? Go for hot Rotel or toss in some chopped jalapeños. A little milk works great if it thickens too much, and mild Rotel is just right for folks who can't handle heat.
Storage Tips
Any leftover dip will stay good in your fridge for about 3 days though we hardly ever have any. When you warm it up again, add a tiny bit of milk and heat it gently on the stove or in your microwave. The crock pot maintains the ideal temperature during gatherings.
Custom Tweaks
I sometimes throw in corn or black beans for more texture. A bit of fresh lime juice makes everything taste brighter. Fresh jalapeños scattered on top look good and pack extra heat. You could even swap in turkey sausage if you want something a little lighter.
Answers to Top Questions
- Will a stovetop work? Definitely just use low heat and stir constantly.
- How do I maintain temperature? Your slow cooker's warm setting does the job perfectly.
- Can I prep it beforehand? For sure cook the meat earlier, then combine and heat everything when needed.
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Delicious Serving Suggestions
We normally scoop this with tortilla chips but give it a try with raw veggies or chunks of bread too. It tastes amazing poured over loaded nachos or as a topping for baked potatoes. At parties, I like putting out different dippers so guests can pick what they like best.
The Secret to Its Appeal
This dip really gets people talking. It's hot, cheesy, and totally satisfying with those yummy bits of sausage mixed throughout. The fact that it's so quick to throw together is just a plus everyone thinks you spent forever making it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I cook this on a stovetop?
Absolutely! Prepare it on low heat, stirring every so often until melted. Move it to a heat-safe dish for serving.
- → What extras can I mix in?
Add things like corn, rinsed black beans, onion powder, or garlic powder instead of diced onions for variety.
- → How should I serve this dip?
Serve warm with chips, keeping it on the WARM setting in the crockpot for convenience during the party.
- → Can I make it spicier?
Yes! Use spicy RoTel or hot sausage to kick up the heat level to your taste.
- → Why shouldn’t I drain the RoTel?
The RoTel liquid helps balance the dip’s texture and brings extra flavor to the dish.