3-Ingredient Hot Sausage Dip heated in the microwave

Simply Delicious, Your Easy Go-To Game Day Appetizer! Hot Sausage Dip Recipe

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Suppose you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing dip perfect for game day, parties, or casual gatherings. In that case, you can’t go wrong with the classic 3-Ingredient Hot Sausage Dip recipe.

This savory, creamy, and slightly spicy dip has everything you need to satisfy a group of hungry guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Here’s how to make it and why it should be your go-to appetizer for any occasion!

3-Ingredient Hot Sausage Dip heated in the microwave
3-Ingredient Hot Sausage Dip heated in the microwave

This dip comes together in about 10 minutes, making it a perfect last-minute snack or appetizer. It stores well and can easily be made a day or two ahead of time. Serve it with Tostitos or your favorite chip!

Hot Sausage Dip 3-Ingredients

  • 1 – Pound Sausage
  • 1 – 10 oz Can Rotel
  • 1 – 8 oz Package of Cream Cheese
  • Tostitos or Your Favorite Chips
Hot Sausage Dip Ingredients
Hot Sausage Dip Ingredients

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Spicy Hot Sausage Dip Substitution

This easy Hot Sausage Dip appetizer can be set to your own ‘heat’ level. I purchased the Jimmy Dean regular sausage and mild Rotel for my Valentine’s Day Party, but for my Superbowl Party, I went with the Jimmy Dean hot sausage and original Rotel.

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How to Make Hot Sausage Dip

Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator about an hour before use.

Uncooked sausage in a frying pan
Uncooked sausage in a frying pan

Start by browning the sausage in a frying pan over medium heat.

Cut the sausage into slices and break it up with a spatula as it cooks so you get small, crumbled pieces.

Cook until it’s nicely browned and fully cooked, approximately 10 minutes.

Browned, crumbled, and cooked sausage
Browned, crumbled, and cooked sausage

If you want to cook the Hot Sausage Dip in the oven, use an oven-safe serving dish or loaf pan. If you prefer to microwave the Hot Sausage Dip, use a microwave-safe bowl.

Add the cream cheese and Rotel to the chosen cookware. I’m using an oven-safe and microwave save serving dish.

Cream cheese and Rotel in a oven-safe and microwave safe serving dish
Cream cheese and Rotel in a oven-safe and microwave safe serving dish

With a slotted spoon, add the cooked sausage to the cream cheese and Rotel. This will remove the excess sausage grease.

Adding the cooked sausage to the Rotel and cream cheese
Adding the cooked sausage to the Rotel and cream cheese

Stir until combined well.

3-Ingredient Sausage Dip. Microwave or bake.
3-Ingredient Sausage Dip. Microwave or bake.

You Can Make the Dip in Advance: After combining all the ingredients, cover the dip and store it in the refrigerator for a day until ready to use. Remove the sausage dip from the refrigerator approximately 20 minutes before heating.

Then….

Bake in the Oven: Bake for approximately 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until the cream cheese is bubbly around the edges.

or

Microwave: Microwave the Sausage Dip, stirring every 45 seconds, until hot.

or

Crockpot Friendly: If you’re making this dip for a large crowd or want to keep it warm, transfer it to a crock pot and turn it to medium-high until the dip bubbles. Then, put it on the low setting. Stir occasionally to keep it creamy.

Serves 4 to 6 people as an appetizer.

Microwaved Hot Sausage Dip
Microwaved Hot Sausage Dip
Baked Hot Sausage Dip
Baked Hot Sausage Dip

Sausage dip made with sausage, Rotel tomatoes, and cream cheese is easy and delicious. With just a few minutes of prep, you’ll have a savory, creamy dip that everyone will love. Be ready to share the recipe because once your guests get a taste, they’ll also want to make it for their next party!

Enjoy your next gathering with this go-to dip!

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3-Ingredient Hot Sausage Dip heated in the microwave

Simply Delicious, Your Easy Go-To Game Day Appetizer! Hot Sausage Dip Recipe

Suppose you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing dip perfect for game day, parties, or casual gatherings. In that case, you can’t go wrong with the classic 3-Ingredient Hot Sausage Dip recipe.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 10 oz Can Rotel Tomatoes and Green Chilies
  • 1 Pound Sausage, Cooked, Crumbled and Drained
  • 1 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • Tostitos or Your Favorite Chips

Instructions
 

  • Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator about an hour before use.
  • Start by browning the sausage in a frying pan over medium heat. Cut the sausage into slices and break it up with a spatula as it cooks so you get small, crumbled pieces. Cook until it’s nicely browned and fully cooked, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Mix together the sausage, Rotel tomatoes and cream cheese in an oven proof baking dish or microwave bowl.
  • Heat in the oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes until bubbly OR microwave the Sausage Dip, stirring every 45 seconds, until hot.
  • Serve warm with Tostitos or Your Favorite Chips
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