By Becky Hardin
Updated Nov 25, 2025
This Crockpot Sausage Dip is my mother-in-law Betty’s famous recipe; filled with sausage, cream cheese, and Rotel tomatoes, it’s creamy, cheesy, and so delicious. It’s the best dip for holidays, game days, or any party. With only 3 ingredients and packed with flavor, this is one heck of an addictive party dip!
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5-Star Review
“This is the best dip! We call it the 3-2-1 Dip. 3 cream cheese, 2 cans Rotel, 1# sausage (hot or mild). It is also delicious cold on a bagel.” -Diane
Easy Crockpot Sausage Dip Recipe
What’s better than party food? Easy party food! When it comes to dip, nothing beats this simple, three-ingredient dip. I find it’s an absolute breeze to make in the slow cooker, and it’s utterly addictive. My mother-in-law, Betty, brings this dip to my family’s house every Thanksgiving, and it’s my favorite addition to the holiday table. I look forward to it all year!
Though I like using half regular and half hot/spicy sausage, you can use all spicy or all regular, depending on your taste and who’s eating. Sometimes I’ll lighten things up a bit and use turkey or chicken sausage instead, or sub the cream cheese with Velveeta.
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- ▢ 2 lbs. breakfast sausage 1 lb. regular and 1 lb. hot. I like Jimmy Dean’s.
- ▢ 32 oz. cream cheese (4 8-oz. bricks)
- ▢ 20 oz. Rotel tomatoes 2 cans, do not drain
- ▢ juice of 1-2 limes optional
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Instructions
- Spray a slow cooker with nonstick spray and set the temperature to low.
- Add the tomatoes, their juices, cream cheese, and lime juice (if using) to the slow cooker. Mix well and place the lid on top. 32 oz. cream cheese, 20 oz. Rotel tomatoes, juice of 1-2 limes
- In a large skillet, set over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Drain the sausage and add it to the cheese/tomato mixture; mix well and replace the lid. 2 lbs. breakfast sausage
- Cook on high until the cheese has melted, stirring every 15 minutes; about 1 hour. Once the cream cheese has melted, set the slow cooker to warm and stir about every 30 minutes.
- Serve with chips, your favorite crackers, and/or your favorite sliced vegetables. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
- If you don’t have a slow cooker , you can make this on the stove instead. Use a large skillet with high sides. Cook sausage as instructed , then place all ingredients in the skillet and heat until warm and fully combined , stirring regularly.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Crockpot Sausage Dip Step by Step
Get the slow cooker ready : Generously spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and set the temperature to low.
Combine the tomatoes and cream cheese: Add two cans (10 oz. each) Rotel tomatoes, including the juice, four 8 oz. bricks of cream cheese, and the juice of 1-2 limes (if using) to the slow cooker. Mix well and cover the slow cooker.
Cook the sausage: Cook 2 lbs. of breakfast sausage over medium heat in a large skillet until the meat has browned. Drain the sausage and add it to the crockpot, mix well, and cover.
Cook the dip: Cook the dip on high until the cheese has melted, stirring every 15 minutes to make sure for about 1 hour. Once the cream cheese has melted and all the ingredients are combined, set the slow cooker to warm and stir about every 30 minutes.
Serve the dip: Serve with chips, your favorite crackers, and/or your favorite sliced vegetables. Enjoy!
How to Store
Stored in an airtight container, this crockpot sausage dip will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Crockpots have a “Warm” setting that is perfect for keeping your dip warm during parties as well as reheating it the next day. Just change the setting, keep the lid on, and stir every 30 minutes to keep it fresh. You can add warm dip to the serving bowl when you run out or serve directly from the slow cooker.
You can freeze this crockpot sausage dip to keep leftovers a little longer. Let it cool completely, then place it in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, set it on the counter for an hour, or in the fridge overnight.
Serving Suggestions
No dip is complete without the perfect dippers. I like to prepare homemade tortilla chips , make a batch of crackers , or prepare veggie sticks or crostini.
If I’m serving this dip for game day or a party, I’ll prepare a few other appetizers like hearty chicken wings , or juicy meatball sliders .
more crockpot dips
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Crockpot Sausage Dip Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. breakfast sausage 1 lb. regular and 1 lb. hot. I like Jimmy Dean’s.
- 32 oz. cream cheese (4 8-oz. bricks)
- 20 oz. Rotel tomatoes 2 cans, do not drain
- juice of 1-2 limes optional
Instructions
- Spray a slow cooker with nonstick spray and set the temperature to low.
- Add the tomatoes, their juices, cream cheese, and lime juice (if using) to the slow cooker. Mix well and place the lid on top. 32 oz. cream cheese, 20 oz. Rotel tomatoes, juice of 1-2 limes
- In a large skillet, set over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Drain the sausage and add it to the cheese/tomato mixture; mix well and replace the lid. 2 lbs. breakfast sausage
- Cook on high until the cheese has melted, stirring every 15 minutes; about 1 hour. Once the cream cheese has melted, set the slow cooker to warm and stir about every 30 minutes.
- Serve with chips, your favorite crackers, and/or your favorite sliced vegetables. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- If you don’t have a slow cooker , you can make this on the stove instead. Use a large skillet with high sides. Cook sausage as instructed , then place all ingredients in the skillet and heat until warm and fully combined , stirring regularly.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
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- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
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- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
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CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
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Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
