Slow Cooker Sausage Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and savory appetizer made with sausage, melted cheese, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. It is an easy party dip that cooks slowly until hot, smooth, and perfectly scoopable.
This recipe is ideal for game day, family gatherings, potlucks, or casual weekends when you need something warm and crowd-pleasing with minimal effort. The sausage adds a rich, hearty flavor, while the processed melting cheese creates a smooth, creamy texture that stays warm in the slow cooker.
With only a few ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep time, this dip is simple enough for beginners but delicious enough to serve at any event. Serve it straight from the slow cooker with tortilla chips, corn chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
Recipe Information
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American-inspired
- Storage: 3–4 days in the refrigerator
- Freezing: Not recommended
Ingredients
- 1 lb / 450 g halal beef sausage, turkey sausage, or chicken sausage
- 1 lb / 16 oz / 450 g processed melting cheese, such as Velveeta, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can / 10 oz / 283 g diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage. Break it up with a wooden spoon or meat chopper until fully browned and no pink remains, about 7–10 minutes.
- Drain the Grease: Thoroughly drain off any excess grease from the skillet to keep the dip creamy and prevent it from becoming oily.
- Prep the Crockpot: Lightly spray the inside of a small slow cooker, about 2 to 4 quarts, with nonstick cooking spray. Add the cubed processed cheese to the bottom.
- Combine: Spoon the browned, drained sausage over the cheese. Pour the entire can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, including the liquid, over the top.
- Melt and Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 1½ to 2 hours, or on HIGH for about 1 hour. Stir every 30 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and everything is hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Give the dip one final vigorous stir to fully combine the ingredients. Switch the slow cooker to the WARM setting and serve directly from the pot with tortilla chips, corn chips, crackers, or toasted baguettes.
Recipe Notes
- For a spicier version, use spicy halal beef or chicken sausage.
- You can also use hot diced tomatoes with green chilies or add fresh diced jalapeños.
- For a stovetop version, brown and drain the meat in a large pot, then add the cheese and tomatoes. Stir over medium-low heat until melted and hot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each round.
- Freezing is not recommended because the cheese can become grainy after thawing.
FAQ
Can I make Slow Cooker Sausage Dip ahead of time?
Yes. You can brown the sausage ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, add it to the slow cooker with the cheese and tomatoes, then cook until hot and melted.
What can I serve with sausage dip?
This dip is great with tortilla chips, corn chips, crackers, toasted baguette slices, pretzels, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Can I make this dip spicy?
Yes. Use spicy halal sausage, hot diced tomatoes with green chilies, or add diced jalapeños for extra heat.
How long can sausage dip stay warm in the slow cooker?
Once fully cooked, keep it on the WARM setting while serving. Stir occasionally to keep the texture smooth.
Can I freeze sausage cheese dip?
Freezing is not recommended because the cheese may become grainy or separated once thawed.
