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Our sausage cream cheese dip is extra cheesy and extra simple with only 4 ingredients – just mix and heat for a tasty dip in minutes!

Chip with a scoop of cream cheese sausage dip.
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a go-to appetizer

This sausage cream cheese dip is adapted from an old church cookbook and it always gets two thumbs up!! It’s savory and SO cheesy, perfect for dipping Tortilla Chips or smothering on your tacos.

We always love having easy dip recipes on hand because we tend to have tons of family functions and parties to go to. This sausage dip is perfect, it’s simple (4 ingredients) and so good! Plus, it’s ready in ONLY 10 minutes!

With two types of cheese, sausage, and seasoned tomatoes, this dip is irresistible! For more favs, try our classic Bean Dip, Spinach Artichoke Dip and Buffalo Chicken Dip.

WHY WE LOVE IT:

  • It’s QUICK!! From start to finish it’s on the table in only 10 minutes. Just mix and heat!
  • A short shopping list. There are ONLY 4 INGREDIENTS! This is one of our easiest appetizer dips.
  • It’s so cheesy. We love the creamy, cheesy texture and know you will too!
Cooked and drained sausage in a pan.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sausage such as Jimmy Dean sausage Use mild or hot sausage.
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained) – or an undrained can of diced tomatoes and mix with a small drained can of green chilies.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cut into pieces
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Mexican or Colby Jack
  • serve with Tortilla Chips, Ritz crackers, Benton crackers, toasted baguette slices, or veggies like celery or carrot sticks
Sausage and sauce ingredients simmering in a pan on the stove

How to Make Sausage Cream Cheese Dip

  1. SAUSAGE. Cook 1 pound sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until no longer pink and it’s crumbled. Drain excess fat.
  2. MIX + SERVE. Mix in 8 ounces of cream cheese, then stir in 1 can of Rotel and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Mix until the cheese has melted and is combined with the sausage crumbles. Serve warm.
Sausage cream cheese dip in a white serving bowl surrounded with chips

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4.95 from 19 votes

Sausage Cream Cheese Dip

By: Lil’ Luna
Simple sausage cream cheese dip is extra cheesy – with only 4 ingredients, just mix and heat for a tasty dip in minutes!
Servings: 12
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound sausage, such as Jimmy Dean
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, Mexican or Colby Jack

Instructions 

  • Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until no longer pink and it's crumbled. Drain excess fat.
  • Mix in cream cheese, then stir in Rotel and shredded cheese. Mix until the cheese has melted and is combined with the sausage crumbles. Serve warm.

Notes

Rotel substitute. Use an undrained can of diced tomatoes and mix with a small drained can of green chilies.
Crockpot. Use a slow cooker to cook the dip or to keep it warm. Brown the sausage until no longer pink. Next, place it, and the rest of the ingredients, into the slow cooker and cook on LOW until creamy and heated throughout. 
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 787kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 71g, Saturated Fat: 37g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 221mg, Sodium: 881mg, Potassium: 1043mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 2809IU, Vitamin C: 35mg, Calcium: 333mg, Iron: 5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

How to store sausage cream cheese dip?

Store the leftover sausage dip recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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16 Comments

  1. Jamie Giles says:

    5 stars
    One of the best dips. So yummy

  2. Megan Stutz says:

    5 stars
    One of our favorite dips. I don’t even add the shredded cheese. It’s a must if you throw parties with husbands!!

  3. Britani Nunes says:

    5 stars
    Perfect for parties! I made it for some friends and it was gone before the night was over.

  4. Sarah N says:

    4 stars
    I’ve eaten variations on this dip SO many times in my life. Because it’s absolutely delicious!

  5. Callie Honsvick says:

    5 stars
    I made this for a game night and my husband couldn’t stop eating it! Safe to say we will be bringing this dip to our family get together this holiday season! This dip is so delicious and so much flavor!

  6. Monika Racakova says:

    5 stars
    Best dip EVER!! A fan fav for football games or potlucks. So simple and easy. Check it out.

  7. kristina says:

    5 stars
    Dip are my favorite to have set out. They’re great to have set out in a crock pot to much on while prepping dinner or during an appetizer party. This one is pretty delicious and easy to whip up.

  8. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    Anything this good and simple to make is worth giving it a try!

  9. Joy says:

    5 stars
    This is dangerously addicting!! I think I could probably sit & eat the whole thing!! So yummy!! It’s a great appetizer to keep everyone happy until dinner!

  10. Ana Maria says:

    5 stars
    So happy that this had red bell peppers in it as well! I love red bell peppers!