From tailgating parties, Superbowl bashes, wedding and baby showers, and even before-dinner noshing, Rotel cream cheese dip is a classic appetizer with Velveeta cheese, spicy tomatoes, sausage, and chilies. In under 30 minutes, you can have a delicious bowl of cheesy goodness.
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What makes this the perfect rotel dip with cream cheese and Velveeta you must try!
Rotel dip is a classic appetizer with melted cheese, spicy tomatoes, and chilies. It’s perfect for all occasions – think tailgating parties, Super Bowl bashes, Fourth of July festivities, summer get-togethers, weddings, and baby showers – or enjoy it as a before-dinner nosh.
Rotel cream cheese dip is extra creamy and loaded with sausage. It’s hearty and sure to be a hit with family and friends.
There is no one standard version of this party favorite, so you can easily mix and match ingredients to create the perfect dip for your family and friends.
Why this is the one recipe you must try!
This dip is a bit of heaven. It is hearty and simply delicious. Each time you scoop up some of this warm cheesy sauce, you will get a bite of sausage with a kick of heat. This cheese dip has a velvety texture I know you will love. I serve this all of the time at our football parties. It is one of the most requested queso recipes that I have.
Velveeta Rotel Cream Cheese Dip is a must try!
- Velveeta – Velveeta is the brand name of a processed cheese product that tastes something like American cheese, but is softer and smoother. As a result, it’s the perfect product for clump-free melting.
- Ro-Tel Tomatoes – Ro-Tel is the brand name of canned diced tomatoes with green chilies. The cans are available in varying spiciness and hotness to suit every taste bud. Ro-Tel makes ordinary appetizers and dishes come alive with the bold, festive flavor of the Southwest.
- The Dippers – Hearty dips call for sturdy dippers – you need a stable platform to support all that good creamy stuff. Some suggestions are corn tortillas, raw veggies, chunks of crusty bread, or thick-sliced sausage (like kielbasa). Consider cutting pita bread into triangles, brushing lightly with olive oil, and toasting in the oven.
Variations to your Velveeta Rotel Dip
There are endless possible variations on the basic Velveeta and Ro-Tel dip. For instance, you can throw in some veggies such as green peppers or celery. If you have used a mild Ro-Tel and you don’t think your dip will have enough heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce or pinches of dried chili flakes. You can even add a can or bottle of beer for a delicious, unusual twist. Here are a few more ideas.
- Zippy Salsa Cheese Dip – add some mild or spicy salsa.
- Uber-Yummy Chili-Cheese Dip – add a can of chili (with beans).
- Meat-Lovers Dip – add a pound of browned sausage or ground beef.
- Creamy Mushroom Dip – Add a can of low-fat cream of mushroom soup.
- Extra Cheesy Dip – Add a block of cream cheese.
Other popular Velveeta dip recipes
- Chihuahua Cheese Dip – Velveeta, cream cheese, sour cream, grated sharp Cheddar, salsa, green chilies, olives, garlic powder.
- Hamburger Velveeta Dip – Velveeta, browned lean ground beef, chopped onion, salsa verde, salt and pepper.
- Nacho Cheese Dip – Velveeta, cream of chicken soup, chopped green chilies.
What should you serve this dip with?
You will want to serve this with some corn chips. I love to use the big and wide Frito chips or the Tostitos scoops. You don’t want to miss a single drop of this delicious sausage cream cheese dip recipe.
Velveeta Sausage Cream Cheese Dip is the best!
With Velveeta as a basic in your kitchen, you’ll always be ready to put a dip together, whatever the occasion. Rotel dip is easy to make, versatile, and always a hit! Try the following cream cheese and sausage variation on the classic Ro-Tel Cheese Dip.
How to store the leftovers
You won’t want to miss any of this delicious dip recipe, so store your leftover sausage cream cheese Rotel dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How to reheat rotel dip recipe with cream cheese
Reheat this gently by placing the leftover dip in a small pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Add a little milk to the dip to help thin it out.
More dip recipes to make
- Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
- Jalapeno Ranch Dip
- Rotel Dip with Ground Beef
- Spinach Dip with Cheddar Cheese
- How to Make White Queso Dip
- Chili’s Queso Dip Recipe
- Buffalo Dip Recipe
- Swiss Cheese Bacon Dip
- Onion Ring Dip
- 9 Layer Dip
- Dill Pickle Dip Recipe
Tasty game day recipes
Be sure to check out more of my popular dips and game day recipes.
Rotel Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage hot or mild
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 2 10-ounce cans Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 3 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Drain.
- Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and Velveeta in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Mix in the Ro-Tel, jalapeños, and sausage.
- Pour the dip into a slow cooker to keep warm and serve with tortilla chips.
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Thanks to ohungry1 from CopyKatChat.com sharing this recipe.
Should you strain the liquid out of the RoTel cans before adding? Thanks!
I would not do this, American processed cheese is very thick, the additional liquid is helpful.
This is a great dip! I made it as written and it was delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
This is a great dip! I made it as written and it was delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
I’ve not tried any of your posts recipes but yummo …do they look delicious
I found this dip when looking for ways to use Rotel.
It was a little thin for me so I doubled the velveeta and it was perfect . I also added a half a package of taco seasoning .
Is this calling for Italian sausage or plain sausage?
Thanks!
I would use plain sausage.
I dont have rotel, will spicy salsa be an ok substitute?
Yes, it should work well.
Just a thought about the Kensington video… Try putting some pickle juice in with the pineapple juice, Just replace the difference of the can of pineapple. Gives a great tangy taste that works with the pineapple. You won’t be disappointed…