Description
This Creamy Chili Cheese Dip is a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for gatherings. Combining spicy hot sausage, creamy cheese, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and chili, it offers a rich and savory dip that can be served warm with chips or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 2 lb hot sausage
Cheese and Dairy
- 4 (8-oz) packages cream cheese
- Milk, as necessary
Vegetables and Canned Goods
- 2 (10-oz) cans Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- 1 (15-oz) can chili no beans
Seasonings
- 2 Tbsp hot sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the 2 lb of hot sausage, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula, until it is fully browned and no longer pink. Once cooked, drain off any excess grease to avoid a greasy dip.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: To the skillet with the cooked sausage, add the 4 packages of cream cheese, 2 cans of undrained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, 1 can of chili with no beans, 2 tablespoons of hot sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir the mixture continuously over medium heat until the cream cheese has fully melted and all ingredients are well combined into a creamy dip.
- Adjust Consistency: If the dip is thicker than desired, gradually add milk a little at a time, stirring constantly until you reach the perfect creamy consistency for dipping.
Notes
- For a milder dip, use mild sausage or reduce the amount of hot sauce and chili powder.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
- To make ahead, prepare the sausage mixture and refrigerate separately, then combine and melt cream cheese before serving.
- This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker for parties.
