Cream Cheese Sausage Dip
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This 4 ingredients easy Sausage Dip that can be made in the crock pot or on the stove top is a delicious and easy appetizer perfect for parties, watching the game or holiday parties! A creamy dip with a hint of spice that’s filled with sausage, cream cheese, sour cream and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
This post is sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. All text and opinions are my own.

Anyone else hang out at the appetizer table at parties? Maybe that’s just me! If you are looking for a new recipe to add to that table make this easy Sausage Dip!
This versatile recipe is perfect for parties as it can be made ahead of time in the Crock Pot or quickly made on the stove top.
As many of you know I’m a proud daughter of a farmer and it’s still near and dear to my heart. That’s why I’m always proud to partner with the Iowa Pork Producers to promote family farms.
When I was growing up we raised an array of livestock and also crops like wheat, soybeans and corn. Things have transitioned on our family farm to raising only soybeans and corn, so instead of raising the hogs we raise the food they eat! Even though we don’t raise hogs I still love promoting the industry because of the passion I know farmers have.

4 Ingredients
- Ground sausage
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Rotel
It can’t get much simpler than that! This is an easy dip recipe that anyone can make. Don’t worry, it doesn’t flack flavor.
There is just the perfect amount of heat in it! The cream cheese and sour cream balance out the heat in this dip.
I love that these are all easy ingredients to keep on hand. I always make sure there’s a few pounds of ground sausage in my freezer, cream cheese and sour cream in the refrigerator and rotel in the pantry!
Did you know no matter where you buy your pork, at a local butcher or grocery store, you are still supporting family farms!
About one third of the pork raised here in the United States comes from Iowa, so when you shop at any grocery store you are supporting family farms in Iowa and the United States. Now, that’s something I can get behind!
Optional Add-Ins
- Corn
- Red Chili Flakes
- Black Beans
- Shredded Cheese
- Green Chiles


Crock Pot and Stove Top Friendly Directions!
The best part of this recipe you can either make it in a skillet on the stove top or in your Crock Pot depending on which is the better option for you.
Stovetop
- Brown Sausage – In a large skillet brown sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain off excess grease.
- Combine and Cook – Add in sour cream, cream cheese and rotel. Heat over low heat until cream cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Cool – Remove from heat, let sit 5 minutes until thickened.
Crock Pot
- Brown Sausage – In a large skillet brown sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain off excess grease.
- Mix – In a crock pot combine cooked sausage, sour cream, cream cheese and Rotel. Stir to combine.
- Slow Cook – Heat on low for 2-3 hours, stirring several times until cream cheese is melted.
Grab your tortilla chips and dig in!

More Delicious Pork Recipes!
- A hearty, quick and easy dinner recipe is this Lasagna Casserole with layers of ground pork, pasta and a cheese sauce!
- Roast a perfectly seasoned Pork Loin with vegetables for an easy sheet pan meal.
- Make the most juicy, perfect Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops!
- There are so many options with this easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork!
Find more easy Pork Recipes from Iowa Pork Producers!
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Cream Cheese Sausage Dip
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage
- 8 oz sour cream
- 2 packages cream cheese softened, (8 oz each)
- 2 cans Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies (10 oz each)
Instructions
Crock Pot Directions
- In a large skillet brown sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain off excess grease.
- In a crock pot combine cooked sausage, sour cream, cream cheese and Rotel. Stir to combine.
- Heat on low for 2-3 hours, stirring several times until cream cheese is melted.
Stove Top Directions
- In a large skillet brown sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain off excess grease.
- Add in sour cream, cream cheese and rotel. Heat over low heat until cream cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Remove from heat, let sit 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Joann says
Hi I have not tried this yet. But it does look delicious. I do have a couple questions. 1) What size crock pot? 2) Do you drain the Rotel? Thanks for any help you can give me.
Julie Evink says
I made it in a 3 quart Crock Pot. I did not drain the rotel.
Joann says
Hi I have not tried this yet! It does look delicious. I have a couple of questions. 1) What size crock pot? 2) Do you drain the tomatoes? Thanks for any help you can give me. Have a wonderful day.
Matt Taylor says
Such an amazing chip dip! So flavorful and super easy to make. Yummy!
Julie says
Perfect! Glad you love it!
Erin says
One of those recipes you’ll make over and over. We love it whenever we’re hosting a crowd!
Julie says
So glad you enjoy it!
Lily says
This dip was amazing, I love the spiciness! I love trying dips for movie night and this was perfect, thank you for such a simple and delicious recipe!
Julie says
You’re welcome! I’m glad it was a hit!
Clara says
My mother sent me this recipe 40-45 yrs ago. Local grocery store ads had recipes published in it, it was called touchdown dip. I have had multiple requests over the yrs for this. I usually make one batch with mild bulk sausage and mild rotel and another batch with hot bulk sausage and spicy hot rotel for those who like spicy. This has always been a big hit.
Julie says
It is definitely a great dip! I’m so glad it’s been a hit for you for so long!
Marilyn says
Your dips all look delicious and I know for a fact that your spicy hamburger cheesy dip has several names and I am shocked that people would be mean & disrespectful over the name you gave it. As a fellow Minnesotan, I stand with you to call it what you want. Hot dip, spicy dip, cheesy dip or triple delight dip!! Thank you for all the delicious choices.
Julie Evink says
YESSS! Thank you!
Hairy Knuckles says
Looks great. Does anyone know if you should drain the rotell or leave the juice in?
Erin+@+The+Spiffy+Cookie says
Oh my gosh my friend brought a dip to a potluck just the other night and I was addicted. He told me what was in it and this is it! Except he didn’t use sour cream. OMG so good.
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says
This dip sounds fabulous! The guys in my house would inhale it! 😉
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
I’m right there with ‘ya about winter! It’s crazy stuff that happens up here, and by the time December’s over I’m ready for spring!
But this dip? I think it could cure all things—absolutely loving how piping-hot and cheesy it looks!
Annie @Maebells says
I am a sucker for any kind of cheesy dip! Especially if it is made in the crock pot!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
This dip wants to be my breakfast! It’s taunting me by looking so dang tasty. Pinned!
Tori@Gringalicious.com says
You’re making me hungry lady! I need some of this stat!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love making dips in the crock pot, Julie! It just tastes extra delicious that way. This spicy sausage version looks incredible! Definitely trying this out!