Sausage Cheese Dip
This Sausage Cheese Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer made with savory pork sausage, zesty Rotel tomatoes and green chiles, melted Velveeta, onion, and garlic. It comes together quickly on the stovetop and is perfect for game days, parties, potlucks, and casual gatherings.
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Servings: 12
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage
- ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 10-ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- 1 16-ounce package Velveeta, cut into ½-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into crumbles.
- Add the vegetables: When the sausage is about halfway cooked, add the diced onion and garlic. Continue cooking until the sausage is fully cooked and the onion is tender.
- Drain: Carefully drain the excess grease, then return the sausage mixture to the skillet.
- Add the cheese and Rotel: Stir in the undrained Rotel, cubed Velveeta, and black pepper.
- Melt: Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Serve hot with tortilla chips, corn chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Use mild or hot pork sausage depending on how spicy you want the dip.
- Keep the heat low once the cheese is added to prevent scorching.
- Cut the Velveeta into small cubes so it melts more quickly and evenly.
- If the dip becomes too thick while sitting, gently reheat it and stir until smooth.