Description
This creamy, cheesy Rotel dip combines spicy diced tomatoes and green chilies with savory ground pork sausage and smooth cream cheese for a quick and irresistible appetizer perfect for parties and game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (hot or mild)
Dip Base
- 1 10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground pork sausage until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess grease from the skillet to ensure the dip isn’t greasy.
- Add Rotel and cream cheese: Pour the undrained can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies directly into the skillet with the cooked sausage. Then add the cubed cream cheese on top.
- Melt and combine: Stir continuously over medium heat until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is heated through, creating a smooth and creamy dip.
- Serve immediately: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and enjoy warm with your favorite dippers such as tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use mild or hot sausage depending on your spice preference.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened or cut into smaller cubes to speed melting.
- Serve immediately for best texture; the dip can thicken as it cools.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- For a lower-fat option, substitute regular cream cheese with reduced-fat cream cheese and lean sausage or turkey sausage.
