Rotel Sausage Dip uses Velveeta cheese, Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, and hot breakfast sausage for an irresistible queso appetizer. Make in the Instant Pot, Crock Pot, or microwave!
Set the Instant Pot to saute mode. Once warm, add sausage. Cook until crumbled and brown; drain excess grease.
Add both cans of Rotel (without draining) to Instant Pot. Lock on the lid and set your Instant Pot to manual pressure cooker mode for 4 minutes.
Once the cook cycle is over and pressure is released, remove the lid and stir well. Turn on the slow cooker (low) function.
Add cream cheese and Velveeta, cut into 1" chunks. Stir until cheese is melted and mixed into the sausage and Rotel mixture.
Crock Pot Method
In a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop, brown the pork sausage. Drain excess grease.
Add the sausage, Rotel tomatoes (not drained), cream cheese, and easy-melt cheese (Velveeta) to the Crock Pot. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
Microwave Method
In a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop, brown the pork sausage. Drain excess grease.
While the sausage is browning, cut Velveeta and cream cheese into 1" chunks. Add cheeses and Rotel (not drained) to a large microwave-safe dish (like Pyrex or Corningware).
Once the breakfast sausage is browned and drained of excess grease, add to the dish with cheese and Rotel.
Microwave for 2.5 minutes and stir. Repeat the cycle of microwaving for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring in between, until the dip is melted and creamy.
Notes
Don't drain the Rotel cans! The liquid in the tomatoes gives the dip a great spice and thins it out to the perfect consistency.
If you're taking this to a party, make it in a Crock Pot. You can set the slow cooker on warm to keep your dip perfectly heated.
Cut the cream cheese and Velveeta into 1" chunks before adding them to your serving container. This will help it melt quicker and more evenly.
Rotel sausage dip freezes beautifully. Just store in a freezer bag for up to 6 months in the freezer. Once you're ready to enjoy, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
If you have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days after prepping. When you're ready to reheat the dip, place it in a microwave-safe container and microwave for 30-second increments, stirring in between, until melted and warm.
Want a little bit of color and flavor? Add cilantro, diced red onion, or diced green onions to the top of your dip before serving.