Easy Rotel Dip with Sausage & Cream Cheese
This Rotel Dip with Sausage & Cream Cheese is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! It's perfect for game-day parties, holiday gatherings, or even casual get-togethers. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavorful sausage, this dip comes together quickly and is always a hit. Serve it with tortilla chips, veggies, or even low-carb options—whatever you prefer.
Servings: 10
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Hot Sausage (can also use mild)
- 1 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 10 oz can of RO-TEL
- 1 4.5oz can of green chilis
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 2 cups Cheddar and Monterrey Jack Cheese, grated
Instructions
- Brown Sausage in a skillet, then drain and return to the pan.
- Add softened cream cheese and work into the browned sausage with the back of a spoon until it is combined.
- Add Rotel, green chilis, spices, and cheese.
- Stir to combine ingredients, then cook on low/medium heat until the cheese melts and the dip is smooth.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer with the lid on for 5 minutes.
- Serve with celery ribs or pork rinds.
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Notes
The nutritional information has been updated. Initially, it was for the entire pan, but after being asked about smaller serving sizes, I recalculated the Keto Sausage and Cheese Dip nutritional information into a serving size based on ten equal servings.
Expert Tips for the Best Cream Cheese Rotel Dip
- Drain the Sausage Well: Always drain the sausage well. Nobody likes a greasy dip!
- Soften Cream Cheese Before Mixing: Leave the cream cheese at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before mixing it with the sausage. This will make it easier to combine smoothly without clumps.
- Cook Over Low Heat: When combining all ingredients, keep the heat low. Cooking at high heat can cause the cheese to separate and become grainy instead of creamy.
- Shred Your Own Cheese: It melts better than the pre-shredded stuff.
- Taste Test Your Spices: Start with less spice and add more if needed. You can always make it hotter but can't take the heat away!
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg
