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For ages now, my Slow Cooker Sausage Cheese Dip has been the main attraction at gatherings. It blends velvety cheese with savory sausage and a nice pop from the Rotel. Whenever I take it somewhere, folks crowd around the crock pot, and I never fail to return with a totally empty container.
What Makes This Dip So Popular
This dip fits every get-together from sports viewing parties to family festivities. I really enjoy how I can tweak the heat level to suit any crowd. And since everything goes into the crock pot, I can actually mingle with guests instead of being tied to cooking duties.
Key Components
- Italian Ground Sausage: I go back and forth between hot and mild based on who's eating.
- Onion, Diced: Creates fantastic flavor alongside the sausage.
- Cheese, Cream: Delivers that luxurious, silky consistency.
- Velveeta: It's unmatched for melting into that ideal dip smoothness.
- Rotel: Pick your spice intensity for extra zing and taste.
Simple Cooking Instructions
- Brown Onions and Sausage
- Start by cooking your sausage with the onions till nicely browned then get rid of excess grease.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker
- Toss everything in your crock pot the cooked meat cream cheese Velveeta and that tasty Rotel.
- Stir and Simmer
- Allow everything to blend on low setting for roughly 2 hours stirring occasionally.
- Keep Warm While Serving
- Turn to warm setting and watch it quickly vanish with chips crackers or fresh vegetables.
Helpful Tricks
Don't forget to stir now and then during serving to maintain that dreamy smooth texture. Need more spice? Grab hot Rotel or toss in some chopped jalapeños. A little milk works great if it thickens too much and mild Rotel is just right for folks who can't handle heat.
Storage Solutions
Any extras will stay fine in your fridge for up to 3 days but we almost never have any left. When you warm it up again just add a dash of milk and heat it gently on the stovetop or in your microwave. During parties the slow cooker keeps everything at just the right temp.
Custom Variations
I sometimes add corn or black beans for some extra crunch. A bit of fresh lime juice really wakes up the flavors. Adding fresh jalapeños on top looks great and brings more heat. You can even swap in turkey sausage if you want something a bit lighter.
Frequent Inquiries
- Can I cook it on the stove? Definitely just use low heat and don't stop stirring.
- What's the best way to keep it hot? Your slow cooker's warm setting does the job perfectly.
- Is making it beforehand okay? For sure cook the meat earlier then mix and heat everything when you're ready.
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Tasty Accompaniments
We typically use tortilla chips but give fresh vegetables or chunks of bread a try too. It's wonderful poured over nachos or even as a topping for baked potatoes. At gatherings I like offering different dippers so guests can pick what they like best.
Its Unique Charm
This dip really connects people. It's hot sticky and completely comforting with those yummy bits of sausage mixed throughout. The bonus is how simple it is to throw together yet everyone thinks you slaved away making it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I cook this on the stove?
Sure! Just melt the ingredients over low heat, stir occasionally, and transfer to a serving dish when ready.
- → What extras can I mix in?
Consider tossing in garlic powder, corn, black beans (drained), or a touch of onion seasoning instead of fresh onion.
- → What's the best way to serve it?
Dish it up while it’s warm, paired with tortilla chips, and keep in the crockpot on WARM to stay heated.
- → How can I make it hotter?
Spice it up with hot Italian sausage or a can of spicy RoTel. Adjust to your preference!
- → Why leave the RoTel liquid in?
The liquid blends perfectly to create a creamy texture while also adding flavor to the mix.