Ultra-creamy, cheesy, and crowd-pleasing — the easiest party dip you’ll ever make.
⏱️ Time & Yield
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Prep: 5 minutes
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Cook: 1½–2 hours (LOW)
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Servings: 8–10
🛒 Ingredients (Only 3)
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1 lb (450 g) ground sausage (pork or turkey)
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1 block (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, cubed
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1 can (10 oz / 280 g) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Sausage
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until fully browned.
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Break into small crumbles.
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Drain excess grease.
Tip: Smaller crumbles = smoother dip.
2️⃣ Add to Slow Cooker
Place into slow cooker:
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browned sausage
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cubed cream cheese
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entire can tomatoes with chilies (with liquid)
3️⃣ Slow Cook
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Cook on LOW for 1½–2 hours
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Stir every 30 minutes if possible
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Cook until fully melted and creamy
4️⃣ Stir & Serve
Give a final stir until smooth.
Serve warm with:
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tortilla chips
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crackers
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toasted bread
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veggie sticks
🔢 Estimated WW Points (per serving, 10 servings)
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With pork sausage: 6–8 points
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With turkey sausage: 4–6 points
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Using light cream cheese: save 1–2 points
(Varies by brands.)
🌿 Is It Anti-Inflammatory?
Not strongly, but can be improved.
⚠️ Less ideal
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Processed sausage
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Full-fat cream cheese
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Higher saturated fat
👍 How to make healthier
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Use turkey or chicken sausage
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Use light cream cheese
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Add diced bell peppers or spinach
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Choose low-sodium tomatoes
💡 Pro Tips
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Cube cream cheese for faster melting
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Keep on WARM during parties
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If too thick → add 2–3 tbsp milk
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If too thin → cook uncovered 15 minutes
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Flavor improves after 30 minutes resting
🔥 Easy Variations
🧀 Extra cheesy
Add ½ cup shredded cheddar.
🌶️ Spicier
Use hot sausage or hot Rotel.
🥬 Veggie boost
Stir in handful of spinach at the end.
🧊 Storage
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Fridge: up to 4 days
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Reheat: microwave or slow cooker LOW
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Not ideal for freezing (texture changes)