Slow Cooker Sausage Dip
Slow Cooker Sausage Dip is a rich, creamy, and savory appetizer that’s perfect for gatherings or game day. Made with flavorful sausage, melted cheese, and a blend of spices, it slowly cooks to a warm, irresistible dip that’s easy to serve with chips, crackers, or bread.
Ingredients
- 1 lb / 450 g pork breakfast sausage or mild Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 lb / 16 oz / 450 g processed melting cheese such as Velveeta, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can / 10 oz / 283 g diced tomatoes with green chilies such as RoTel, undrained
- Tortilla chips corn chips, or toasted baguettes, for serving
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage. Break it up with a wooden spoon or meat chopper until fully browned and no pink remains, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Drain the Grease: Thoroughly drain off any excess grease from the skillet to keep the dip creamy and prevent it from becoming oily.
- Prep the Crockpot: Lightly spray the inside of a small slow cooker, about 2 to 4 quarts, with nonstick cooking spray. Add the cubed processed cheese to the bottom.
- Combine: Spoon the browned and drained sausage over the cheese. Pour the entire can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, including the liquid, over the top.
- Melt and Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 1½ to 2 hours, or on HIGH for about 1 hour. Stir every 30 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and the dip is hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Give the dip one final vigorous stir to fully combine everything. Switch the slow cooker to WARM and serve with tortilla chips, corn chips, or toasted baguettes.
Notes
For the smoothest texture, keep the slow cooker on WARM after melting and stir occasionally. If the dip thickens too much while serving, stir in a small splash of milk until creamy again.
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