How to Store Sausage Rotel Dip

To store, place the cooled rotel and sausage dip in an airtight container and store for up to 3-4 days. Reheat this easy sausage dip before eating.

Can You Freeze Rotel Dip?

Yes, you can freeze the Rotel dip. Once cooled, place the rotel sausage dip in a freezer-safe bag or freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. Let the dip thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator before heating up in a skillet and serving.

Sausage Rotel Dip (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Name: Sausage Rotel Dip (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground sausage; ½ teaspoon chili powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; 16 oz dairy-free cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded; 10 oz can Mexican Style Rotel, undrained; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnishing

Description

This 15-minute cheesy sausage rotel dip is the perfect appetizer and snack for any party, gathering or get-together! It’s great paired with tortilla chips or vegetable crudités. Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.

Ingredients

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1 pound lean ground sausage
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
16 oz dairy-free cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
10 oz can Mexican Style Rotel, undrained
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnishing

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Instructions

Cook Ground Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground sausage until browned all over and there is no more pink. Drain any excess grease.
Season: Season the with chili powder, salt, and pepper if desired and stir to combine.
Add Cheese and Rotel: Add Reduce the heat to medium and then add the dairy-free cheddar cheese and Rotel tomatoes with the liquid. Cook and stir for 5-10 minutes until the cheese has fully melted. Remove from the heat.
Garnish and Serve: Serve fresh with a side of tortilla chips or fresh veggies. You can serve it in the skillet with a trivet underneath or transfer the dip into a serving bowl.

Notes

Ground Sausage: If you prefer not to use ground sausage, go ahead and use ground beef, chicken or turkey if you prefer. If you prefer to keep this recipe vegetarian or vegan, you can also use crumbled tempeh or tofu instead.

Chili Powder: I like adding a big of chili powder to add a bit of spice. Alternatively, you may also use ground paprika, or ground cayenne pepper if you prefer.

Dairy-Free Cheddar Cheese: I used dairy-free cheddar cheese to keep this recipe dairy-free. Alternatively, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use normal cheddar cheese or Velveeta cheese instead. If you find the cheese a little too thick, add a bit of water to thin out the mixture.

Rotel: There are also many different flavors of Rotel. You can use the Original, Mild, or Hot flavors instead of this Mexican Style one.

Parsley: I like garnishing this sausage rotel dip with fresh chopped parsley for a contrast in color, but you could also use fresh chopped chives if you prefer.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dips
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican