This easy Velveeta sausage cheese dip recipe is made with only three ingredients: Velveeta, hot pork sausage, and Rotel diced tomatoes.
Get ready for game day with the ultimate sausage cheese dip recipe, a crowd favorite that's sure to steal the show. This cheesy dip boasts a salty and savory flavor with the perfect amount of heat.
The cheesy goodness comes from the Velveeta cheese, a super melty cheese that pairs perfectly with tortilla chips. Whether it's a football game or a Super Bowl Sunday, this Velveeta sausage dip is your ticket to a delicious dip that's a guaranteed touchdown on any occasion.
This easy 3-ingredient dip recipe can be made on the stove or in the slow cooker. You can even microwave it. Find instructions for all three cooking methods in the recipe card below.
If you love this party dip, try my cream cheese sausage dip, pepperoni pizza dip, or buffalo chicken dip.
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Recipe Highlights
- Simple ingredients: Only three easy-to-find ingredients.
- Easy recipe: Just brown, melt, and stir, perfect party food. This is a classic recipe and an amazing dip for football season.
- Low carb: Only 7 carbs per serving based on 8 total servings (see the recipe card for nutrition estimates), making this a keto-friendly dip. Serve with sliced bell peppers, cauliflower, cucumbers, or other low-carb veggies.
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Ingredients
- Hot Pork Sausage Roll: This is a raw seasoned and spiced ground breakfast sausage made from ground pork that comes in a chub/roll. Spicy sausage is great, but you can also use mild sausage for less heat.
- Velveeta Original Cheese: Velveeta is a processed cheese product that comes in a block (or sometimes called a loaf). It has a smooth and creamy texture, great for melting.
- Rotel Original: Rotel tomatoes are canned diced tomatoes mixed with green chilies. For a spicy dip, try the Hot variety. Do not drain the liquid.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
In a large skillet, brown the pork sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces with the spatula as it cooks. Drain the excess grease.
Return the skillet to the heat and add the cubed Velveeta and the can of Rotel (with the liquid).
Stir occasionally until the cheese is fully melted. If desired, reduce the heat to low or warm to prevent the cheese from hardening.
Serve with tortilla chips and raw veggies like red bell peppers and carrot sticks.
See the recipe card below for slow cooker and microwave instructions.
Top Tips
- An easy way to drain the excess grease is to use paper towels to absorb the fat.
- If possible, keep the dip warm when serving to prevent the cheese from hardening.
Substitutions
- Hot pork sausage: Ground beef, ground pork, mild pork sausage, sweet pork sausage, spicy Italian sausage, and more. Ground beef and pork will not have the same flavor impact, so you may want to experiment with adding crushed red pepper or hot sauce.
- Velveeta: This recipe calls for Velveeta Original, but you can also use other varieties like sharp cheddar, queso blanco, 2% milk, or Mexican. Another great option is your local store brand's prepared cheese product. You can also do a 50/50 mix of Velveeta and cheddar cheese or Velveeta and cream cheese (or follow a cream cheese dip recipe).
- Rotel: Mix diced tomatoes and green chiles to make a simple homemade Rotel substitute.
Equipment
- Large skillet - To brown the breakfast sausage.
- Spatula - To cook the sausage and break up the meat into small pieces.
- Cooking spoon - To stir the dip as the cheese melts.
- Slow cooker (optional) - If following the Crockpot method.
Storage
To store leftover Rotel sausage dip, let it cool, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
FAQ
Velveeta dip is good for three to four days when stored properly in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Keep the dip warm and stir occasionally to break up the film that is created as the dip cools.
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Velveeta Sausage Cheese Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound hot pork sausage roll
- 16 ounces Velveeta Original Cheese cubed
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
Instructions
Stovetop method
- In a large skillet, brown the pork sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces with the spatula as it cooks. Drain the excess grease.
- Return the skillet to the heat and add the cubed Velveeta and the can of Rotel (with the liquid).
- Stir occasionally with a cooking spoon until the cheese is fully melted.
Slow cooker method
- In a large skillet, brown the pork sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces with the spatula as it cooks. Drain the excess grease.
- Add the browned sausage, cubed Velveeta, and the can of Rotel (with the liquid) to the slow cooker. Stir to mix the ingredients with a cooking spoon.
- Cook on low heat for 2 hours or until the cheese is fully melted, stirring occasionally. Set the slow cooker to the warm setting when serving.
Microwave method
- In a large skillet, brown the pork sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces with the spatula as it cooks. Drain the excess grease.
- Add the browned sausage, cubed Velveeta, and the can of Rotel (with the liquid) to a medium microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on full power for 3 minutes. Stir and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each with a cooking spoon until the cheese is fully melted.
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Notes
Nutrition
Food safety
- Ground pork should be cooked to 160°F (71.1°C) as measured with a food thermometer.
- When cooking raw meat, wash hands and cooking surfaces frequently to prevent cross-contamination.
- Wash utensils after they come into contact with raw meat or use a separate utensil after the meat is cooked.
- Food can be left at room temperature for up to one hour.
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