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This Creamy Spicy Sausage Dip is easy, cheesy, and perfect for dipping. Serve with tortilla chips, Fritos, or even veggies. It’s full of spicy Chorizo sausage, cream cheese, tomatoes, green chiles, and shredded cheddar for a tasty, addictive party dip that is perfect for any party or holiday gathering.
Why I Love This Recipe
With just 4 ingredients, this easy appetizer dip is a real crowd pleaser, and it only takes 15 minutes to make. Spicy Sausage Dip can be made on the stovetop or in the slow cooker, and I’ll include instructions for both below.
You really must add this incredibly creamy and addictive sausage dip recipe to your party menu. It’s a total crowd pleaser that will disappear fast!
RECIPE WALK-THROUGH
Ingredient Notes
- Chorizo sausage – A spicy Mexican sausage that adds real heat to this dip. You can use regular pork sausage if you want to forgo the spicy element.
- Onion powder – Instead of using raw onions, the powder adds just a little bit of onion flavor.
- Cream cheese – The creamy element in our dip.
- Rotel – 2 cans of diced tomatoes with green chiles.
- Cheddar cheese – freshly grated off the block.
- Garnish – The garnish is optional, but I like to top the dip with diced tomatoes and something green, like parsley or chives.
- Chips – This is a hearty, thick dip, so you want chips that will stand up to that. Thick tortilla chips or Fritos scoops work well.
How To Make Spicy Sausage Dip
See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions
Three simple steps to the perfect creamy, cheesy dip.
Cook the sausage. Crumble the Chorizo and cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season with onion powder.
Add cream cheese and Rotel. Stir in the cream cheese and tomatoes with green chiles until the cream cheese is melted.
Add cheese. Move the skillet off the heat and stir in shredded cheddar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I keep this warm for parties?
To keep warm, use your slow cooker. Either use the slow cooker instructions below, or pour the finished dip into a 3-4 quart slow cooker and set to warm.
What can I use instead of Chorizo?
You can replace the Chorizo with regular pork sausage and the Rotel with regular diced tomatoes to turn down or eliminate the heat.
Serving Suggestions
Garnish – Most dips, even though they taste delicious, don’t look super appetizing until you’ve added some color. I like to use chopped up cherry tomatoes and chives. Piled high in the center of the dip they look beautiful and add some height and some freshness.
Dippers – Thick tortilla chips or Fritos Scoops are my favorite things to dip. Chunks of bread or crostini are also good.
Crockpot Sausage Dip
- Spray the slow cooker generously with nonstick cooking spray. Add the cream cheese and tomatoes to the pot.
- Cook the sausage in a large skillet until no longer pink. Drain off as much grease as possible, then add to the slow cooker.
- Replace the lid of the slow cooker and cook on low for about an hour, stirring every 15 minutes or so.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar. Cook on low for an additional 15-30 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. Give a final stir and pour into a serving dish or serve directly from the crock pot.
Storage Tips
The Best Way to Store Leftovers
Storage: Cool dip completely, then transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge up to 5 days.
Reheating: If frozen, thaw completely before reheating. You can microwave the dip or reheat it in a saucepan on the stove.
Freezing: Cool the dip completely, then place into a freezer safe, airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe Tips
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to balance the heat.
- Add salt and pepper after you taste the finished dip. Chorizo can be quite salty as can the cheeses, so you definitely want to taste before adding any more.
- Be sure to shred your own cheddar so it will melt beautifully. Pre-shredded bagged cheese has additives and preservatives that can prevent melting.
- Sausage must be fully cooked before adding additional ingredients.
- Substitute turkey or chicken sausage, or even Italian sausage if you prefer.
More Dip Recipes To Try
Spicy Sausage Dip
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chorizo casings removed, if necessary
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 20 ounces Rotel tomatoes with green chiles 2 10-ounce cans
- 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cherry tomatoes chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh chives minced, for garnish (optional)
- Thick tortilla chips and Fritos scoops for dipping
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil and cook chorizo over medium-high heat until cooked through; about 5 minutes. Drain any excess grease and stir in onion powder.
- Lower heat to medium, and stir in cream cheese and Rotel. Heat, stirring frequently, until cream cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted. If desired, pour into a serving dish, or serve from the skillet.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
