3-Ingredient Sausage Dip (Stovetop or Crockpot)

A classic appetizer for good reason! This dip is impossible to stop eating, and it couldn’t be easier to make. Made with only three ingredients, this sausage dip is always the star of any party. Creamy, savory, and loaded with flavor.

🍅 What Makes This Recipe So Good

• I said it before and I’ll say it again. Sausage dip is a classic for a reason! Irresistibly creamy, savory with the slightest bit of heat, and so ridiculously easy to make. It’s one of those party foods that keeps people coming back for seconds and thirds, and that’s totally fine, because you can easily double it or throw together another batch in about 15 minutes.
• There’s 2 different ways you can make this dip, and I’ve included instructions for both of them – stovetop AND slow cooker. Well, there’s actually a third, because you could totally microwave the browned sausage, cream cheese, and Rotel until the cream cheese melts. Just depends on how much time you have and which appliance you feel like you using!
• You only need 3 ingredients to make a perfect sausage dip, and what’s really nice is none of the ingredients are anything fancy or super expensive. That makes this dish a cost-effective way to feed a decent number of people at a potluck, cookout, movie night, tailgate, watch party… you name it!

👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips

• You’re in total control of the heat levels in this sausage dip. If heat’s not your thing, stick to mild sausage and mild Rotel. If you like things a little more fiery, though, use hot sausage and Rotel Hot with habanero peppers. You can also add minced jalapeños to the dip, and a drizzle of hot sauce on top before serving.
• Cutting the cream cheese into cubes or slices helps it melt faster and more easily, so I highly recommend it. Also, be sure to set the cream cheese out for 30 minutes or so before you make the dip so it has time to soften. Cold cream cheese can seize, curdle, or separate when it hits the hot skillet. Not ideal for a creamy dip.
• If you’re making and serving your sausage dip in the Crockpot, you can keep it out as long as you need. Just make sure it stays warm the whole time. Also, stir it occasionally. If you’re making the skillet version, though, be mindful of the time. It can only sit out at room temperature up to 2 hours to ensure it stays food-safe.

🍢 Other Dips, Apps, and Party-Ready Snacks

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• Marry-Me 7 Layer Dip
• Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
• Everything Bagel Dip
• Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
• Mexican Corn Dip
• Perfect Deviled Eggs with Bacon
• 4-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip
• Fried Pickle and Ranch Dip
• Crispy Chicken Parm Sliders
• Irresistible Jalapeño Corn Dip (Slow Cooker Recipe)
• Crockpot Baked Brie Dip
• Restaurant-Style White Queso
• Creamy Jalapeño Popper Dip (Low Carb, Keto)

Recipe By: Cheryl Malik

5 from 1 vote

3-Ingredient Sausage Dip (Stovetop or Crockpot)

Prep 10 minutes minutes

Cook 10 minutes minutes

Total 20 minutes minutes

Made with only three ingredients, this sausage dip is always the star of any party. Creamy, savory, and loaded with flavor!

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8 servings

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Equipment

• Large skillet cast-iron preferred
• Large wooden spoon or silicone spatula
• Crockpot or similar slow cooker, if making Crockpot version

Ingredients

For the Sausage Dip

• ▢ 1 pound pork breakfast sausage mild or hot
• ▢ 2 10-ounce cans Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies undrained; original, hot, or fire-roasted
• ▢ 2 8-ounce blocks full-fat cream cheese at room temperature, cut into medium-sized pieces

Serving Suggestions (All Optional)

• ▢ tortilla chips scoops or blue corn chips recommended
• ▢ crostini
• ▢ corn chips
• ▢ celery sticks

Instructions

For Skillet Sausage Dip

• Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. When skillet is warm, add 1 pound pork breakfast sausage to skillet. Cook, stirring sausage frequently, until sausage is browned and crumbled, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
• Once sausage is browned and crumbled, carefully drain excess grease from skillet and discard. Return skillet to stovetop and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Let skillet cool slightly, then add 2 10-ounce cans Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (with liquid) and 2 8-ounce blocks full-fat cream cheese to skillet.
• Gently stir ingredients together until cream cheese is completely melted and ingredients are well incorporated.
• Transfer sausage dip to serving bowl if desired, or keep dip in skillet. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crostini, corn chips, or celery sticks.

For Crockpot Sausage Dip

• Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. When skillet is warm, add 1 pound pork breakfast sausage to skillet. Cook, stirring sausage frequently, until sausage is browned and crumbled, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
• Once sausage is browned and crumbled, carefully drain excess grease from skillet and discard. Transfer crumbled sausage to Crockpot.
• Add 2 10-ounce cans Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (with liquid) and 2 8-ounce blocks full-fat cream cheese to Crockpot.
• Cover Crockpot with lid and set to LOW heat for 1 hour. Stir mixture occasionally to incorporate ingredients and to prevent sticking or burning.
• When cream cheese is completely melted and ingredients are well combined, switch Crockpot from LOW to Keep Warm.
• Portion sausage dip into serving bowls, or keep dip in Crockpot. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crostini, corn chips, or celery sticks.

• Sausage: A roll of pork breakfast sausage is ideal for this recipe, but you can use breakfast sausage patties instead if that’s what you have. Just break them up really well as you cook them! I don’t recommend trying to use breakfast sausage links.
• Cream Cheese: Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before making the dip. Cold dairy products can curdle when they’re added to an already-hot skillet.
• Heat: If you like a spicier dip, use hot sausage and Rotel Hot Diced Tomatoes with Habaneros. You can also add minced jalapeños and serve the dip with a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce.
• Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.

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Approximate Information for One Serving

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 444calProtein: 15gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 1127mgPotassium: 193mgTotal Carbs: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gNet Carbs: 8gVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition Disclaimers

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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