A classic party dip recipe with Rotel tomatoes, sausage and cream cheese served with tortilla chips perfect for crock pots, tailgating and gameday!
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This recipe has been around for a while. There are lots of different versions of and names for it. The name I once called it was The Prevatte Social Club Dip.
Kelley and Travis Prevatte are two old and very dear friends of mine. Way back before we all started getting settled into our grown-up lives with careers and babies, a group of old high school friends (Go Swansea Tigers!!! Wa-hoooooo!!!) and I spent many years hanging out together.
This was during that stage of our lives which fell after college but before mortgages, etc. when we still had a little piss and vinegar in our blood but no desire for da club scene or college bars.
I have many, many amazing memories spent with this group of folks. We could usually be found down at the river, at the local watering hole or at Kelley and Travis’ house which we all referred to as The Prevatte Social Club.
Like many a Southern man, Travis had a shop out back with a few bay doors, a cement floor and a bathroom. Ever the hostess, Kelley eventually transformed Travis’ shop into a party pad complete with picnic tables, TV’s, twinkle lights, a sound system and a disco ball.
It was there that we’d gather to watch football games and Nascar races and have everything from fish fries to birthday parties. We’d all bring food when we’d get together and everybody always wanted Kelley to make her dip which we eventually started calling The Prevatte Social Club Dip.
6 FAQ ABOUT ROTEL SAUSAGE DIP
1. Isn't this made with Velveeta? Not this version! I've had it both ways and VERY MUCH prefer it with cream cheese. I find the Velveeta to be too salty and overpowering. With the cream cheese, you can really taste the other ingredients.
2. Which brand sausage is best? I always use Jimmy Dean sausage but any will work.
3. Can I use other flavor varieties of Jimmy Dean Sausage? You can definitely use Hot (I almost always do) or Italian but don't use Maple or Sage as the flavors are too pronounced and don't go well with the Rotel and chips.
4. Can light cream cheese (Neufchâtel) be used? Absolutely!
5. Can the quantities of the main ingredients be changed? Yes, ma'am! I originally made this with 1 each sausage, cream cheese and can of Rotel but started making it with more cream cheese and Rotel because the longer this sits in the crock pot or other heated pot, the thicker it will become. Plus it's cheaper this way.
6. Are other varieties of Rotel good in this? Yes! If I'm serving this for a football game or for just adults, I usually use the Hot version but they're all good (mild, original, hot, fire-roasted, etc.).
ROTEL SAUSAGE DIP ADD-INS
The base recipe of cream cheese, sausage and Rotel is a great starting point to make this your own. Here are some ingredients you might enjoy adding to yours.
- Diced green onions - stir in before serving
- Parmesan cheese
- Corn - frozen or well-drained canned
- Italian sausage instead of regular
- Diced jalapenos (pickled, fresh or canned)
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Recipe for How to Cook Rotel Sausage Dip
Rotel Sausage Dip
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork sausage
- 2 8-oz packs cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 10-oz cans Rotel tomatoes, well drained
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Brown sausage in a skillet until cooked through then drain fat.
- Add cooked sausage, cream cheese, Rotel and garlic to a crock pot and heat on High until bubbly, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to Warm when all ingredients have been well incorporated and cream cheese has melted.
- Brown sausage in a skillet until cooked through then drain fat.
- Add cream cheese, Rotel and garlic then cook over medium heat until bubbly.
- Serve immediately or spoon into a chafing dish or crock pot to keep warm.
Notes
- The best way to drain fat from bulk sausage is to cover a plate with several paper towels. Pour the sausage from the pan onto the paper towels then press the top with additional paper towels to absorb the grease.
- Any other questions have likely been answered in the post above the recipe card.
The first time I tried this dip was at a company Christmas party. Since then I've fixed it several times. Took it to a church supper ~ one of the men enjoyed it so much that he had his wife call me to get the recipe. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYum! My family would absolutely love this.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter had a recipe similar to this but it also calls 4 a can of white corn--its optional, but its very good!!
ReplyDeleteThe corn sounds good! I have made this adding a pkg of taco seasoning instead of the garlic salt. That kicks it up a notch also
ReplyDeleteThis sounds good!!!! Which Taco Seasoning did you use was it McCormrick
DeleteAbout how much does this make? I want to know if I'll need to double the recipe to take to a party.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely double if you're taking this to a party! My little family can knock out a batch of this in 20 minutes!
ReplyDeleteI've been making a similar version for years, but it calls for 1 pound Jimmy Dean Sausage, 1 pound ground beef, a can of cream of mushroom soup, 1 can Rotel and 1 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed. Brown and drain the meats, throw everything else together and throw it in the crock on low or warm. Everyone comments that it looks gross, but I've seen people run their finger around the crock pot to get the last bits!
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I have made this for over 20 years now. I also mix it up to put on top of baked potatoes not just as a dip. YUM
ReplyDeleteMy family loves this dip.....we call it 1 -2 -3 dip because we use 1 roll sausage, @ bricks cream cheese, and 3 cans of rotel. Definitely double if taking to a party, it will go quick!
ReplyDeleteI like to use hamburger when im not in a sausage mood and a small brick of Velveeta.
ReplyDeleteToo much salt when you use velveeta...for my taste....
ReplyDeleteHave made this several times....love it!! And it's so easy to whip up!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this dip! It is much better than the Velveeta version. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
ReplyDeleteNo way. Velveeta is way better!
DeleteI don't use GARLIC SALT I use GARLIC POWDER instead. The TACO SEASONING sounds great too. Another, you can add red kidney beans also. This recipe sounds great especially you can put it on BAKED POTATOES... Thank You keep the great recipes coming, I love to cook different things and my SHELTIE'S love my cooking...THEY ARE SERVICE DOGGIES. We have to watch what we eat that is why I don't use much salt..
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ReplyDeleteThanks for this amazing dip. Do you have any nutrition information on this? I want to share this with my sister who has just finished the low carb 3 Day Military diet. It would be an ideal addition to her diet since this is quite a low carb dish, in my opinion. I think losing weight is important since there's a lot of risks involved when we are overweight including heart disease, cancer and diabetes, among many. If you need to lose the extra pounds, why not take a look at this excellent resource page: http://3daysmilitarydiet.com/effect/3-day-diet-menu.html
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ReplyDeleteSoooo good! I just made some for my Dad's birthday tonight, and I couldn't be happier. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis dip sounds so delicious!
ReplyDeletePerfect for the upcoming holiday season!