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A bowl of melted orange cheese dip with sausage and tomatoes served with tortilla chips
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Famous Rotel Sausage Cheese Dip

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 245kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage (mild or hot)
  • 32 oz processed cheese product, cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • 2 cans (10 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 1 bag restaurant -style tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground breakfast sausage, breaking it into small crumbles, until fully browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  • Transfer the cooked sausage to a colander to drain all excess rendered fat thoroughly.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot or a 4-quart slow cooker set to low heat, combine the cubed processed cheese and the cubed cream cheese.
  • Add the two cans of undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic powder, and onion powder to the cheese mixture.
  • Stir the mixture continuously if using a stovetop, or periodically if using a slow cooker, until the cheeses are completely melted and a smooth, homogenous consistency is achieved.
  • Incorporate the drained sausage crumbles into the cheese base and stir until evenly distributed.
  • Maintain the dip at a minimum holding temperature of 140°F (60°C) for service and pair with corn tortilla chips.