Rotel Dip in the Crock Pot
Crock Pot Rotel Dip uses Velveeta cheese, Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, and hot breakfast sausage for an irresistible queso appetizer. Perfect for gameday snacking!
Ingredients
- 16 oz hot pork breakfast sausage
- 20 oz Rotel tomatoes (not drained)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 16 oz Velveeta (easy melt) cheese
Instructions
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.
Instant Pot Method
- 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.
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; the liquid adds spice and helps with consistency.
- Use a Crock Pot on warm to keep dip hot for parties.
- Cut cream cheese and Velveeta into 1-inch cubes for faster melting.
- Store leftovers in the fridge 3-4 days; reheat in 30-second microwave intervals.
- Freeze for up to 6 months; thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Optional Additions & Substitutions:
- Swap sausage for ground beef, turkey, chicken, pulled pork, or leave meat out entirely.
- Use regular sausage if you prefer less spice.
- Add veggies like corn, bell peppers, onions, or jalapeños.
- Add drained beans (pinto or chili beans) for a skillet queso twist.
- Use low-fat Velveeta and cream cheese to reduce fat with little flavor change.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1466mgPotassium: 548mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 697IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 452mgIron: 1mg
