Easy 3-Ingredient Sausage Cream Cheese Dip for Game Day
Make this creamy sausage cream cheese dip using just three main ingredients. It is a warm, savory appetizer perfect for parties, game days, or any gathering. You can prepare this dip easily on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), undrained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- If using the stovetop method, brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- If using the slow cooker method, place the browned sausage into the slow cooker insert.
- Add the softened cream cheese and the undrained can of diced tomatoes and green chilies to the skillet (or slow cooker).
- If using, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and onion powder now.
- For stovetop: Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until the cream cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth and hot. This takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
- For slow cooker: Cook on low for 1 to 2 hours or on high for 1 hour, stirring occasionally until everything is melted and combined.
- Serve your hot sausage dip immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, use hot breakfast sausage or add a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.
- If the dip thickens too much while serving, stir in a tablespoon of milk or heavy cream to restore creaminess.
- This recipe is excellent for making ahead; assemble all ingredients (except cheese if using) and refrigerate. Add 30 minutes to the cooking time when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 75