Simple Crock Pot Sausage Queso Dip Instructions
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With just four ingredients, this small-batch Crock Pot Sausage Queso Dip is perfect for a small gathering of friends or even a fun option for dinner with the family. Grab a bag of your favorite tortilla chips and dig in!
We love, love, love this version of sausage queso dip in the crock pot. And our family loves it too. It’s actually a unique version because it has cream cheese along with Velveeta.
Crock Pot Queso with Cream Cheese
Queso with cream cheese has a creamy texture, plus it has double the cheese. More is always better when it comes to cheese. If you have a little more Velveeta or a little more cream cheese that needs used up, go ahead and toss it into the crock pot. This recipe is flexible.
This particular Velveeta Queso recipe is a small batch version, perfect for when you just need enough for one family. We use a small crock pot for these nights.
The good thing is that this recipe is also easily doubled for those days you do want to feed a crowd.
Sausage Cheese Dip
Sometimes, Barbara makes this Crock Pot Sausage Queso Dip as a main course on the weekend. It is a great option for a Sunday evening football game or during the college basketball championship month.
Since this recipe is for a smaller portion of this yummy dip, feel free to double it for a larger crowd. Making sausage queso with Velveeta in the Slow Cooker makes it simple to make large portions.
Want another appetizer to serve with this dip? Try our Hanky Pankies which are small servings of cheesy sausage and ground beef on cocktail bread.
Sausage Queso Dip Recipe Ingredients
- Velveeta or Generic Cheese Melt Product
- Cream Cheese
- Pork Sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained
- Canned Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Rotel)
How do you add flavor to queso?
Ground sausage is an easy ingredient that adds a pack of flavor to queso. Spices are another great way to add taste. Try chili powder, ground cumin, onion or garlic powder. Salsa also adds a ton of flavor when added to your favorite queso recipe.
How to Velveeta Queso in the Slow Cooker
Step by Step Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown up pork sausage. Drain excess grease. Put into Crock Pot insert.
- Cube up Velveeta; add to crock pot.
- Add cream cheese.
- Pour in Rotel (undrained).
- Cook on low until ready.
For the complete recipe and ingredient list, scroll to the bottom for the recipe card.
To make a large batch of this dip, use one pound of sausage, one pound of Velveeta, an 8 ounce brick of cream cheese and 2 cans of Rotel.
Storage Instructions
Let leftovers cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
Recipe FAQs for Crockpot Queso
- Be sure to cook and drain the pork sausage before adding it to the rest of the ingredients.
- Substitute browned ground beef for pork sausage, if desired.
- For a spicier queso use hot pork sausage or spicy Rotel.
- We like to use a mini crockpot for this queso dip. It’s perfect for smaller portions of dips like this recipe.
- Cut the half pound of Velveeta into large chunks before adding it to the crock pot.
- Dump in the cream cheese and can of Rotel tomatoes and green chiles; there’s no need to drain off any of the liquid.
- Every crock pot is different so keep an eye on the dip but it should be ready to serve after an hour and a half to two hours.
- Just give it a good stir and serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
- To make clean up easy, use a slow cooker liner.
- Love Mexican? Try our Black Bean Caviar and Cheesy Mexican Chicken recipes.
- Have a whole pound of pork sausage but this recipe only needs a half pound? Try our Tuscan Sausage and White Bean Soup or the Low Carb Version with the extra pork sausage!
Recipe Variations
- Instead of Rotel, use your favorite salsa.
- Make it spicier by adding hot Rotel.
- Add fresh veggies such as bell peppers, onions, or jalapenos by sautéing in olive oil or butter first until soft.
- Use white queso!
- Instead of pork sausage, try ground beef or ground turkey.
- Add spices such as paprika or cumin.
Easy Dip Recipes
Velveeta Cheese Dip with Beans
Crock Pot Sausage Queso Dip
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese cubed
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 lb. pork sausage cooked and drained
- 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes and green chiles
Instructions
- Spray the insert of your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner.
- Cook pork sausage; drain excess grease.
- Add all ingredients to crock pot insert.
- Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring well before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Be sure to cook and drain the pork sausage before adding it to the rest of the ingredients.
- Substitute browned ground beef for pork sausage, if desired.Â
- For a spicier queso use hot pork sausage or spicy Rotel.Â
- We like to use a mini crock pot for this queso sausage dip. It’s perfect for smaller portions of dips like this recipe.
- Cut the half pound of Velveeta into large chunks before adding it to the crock pot.
- Dump in the cream cheese and can of Rotel tomatoes and green chiles; there’s no need to drain off any of the liquid.
- Every crock pot is different so keep an eye on the dip but it should be ready to serve after an hour and a half to two hours.
- Just give it a good stir and serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
- To make clean up easy, use a slow cooker liner.Â
- Love Mexican? Try our Black Bean Caviar and Cheesy Mexican Chicken recipes.Â
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese (1 block)
- 1 pound Velveeta
- 2 cans Rotel (10 ounce cans)
Nutrition
To make it even easier, use the precooked pork sausage crumbles.
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