Pro Tips and Substitutions

• • Add Some Heat: There are lots of ways you can add an extra kick to this dip! Use hot breakfast sausage or a spicier variety of Rotel. You can also mix in jalapeños, add crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, or add a dash of hot sauce.

• • Adjust the Thickness: If your cheese dip is too thick, you can slowly add in milk. The longer the cheese dip sets on warm in the slow cooker the thicker it will be. Add a little bit at a time (around a ¼-1/2 cup), stir, then check if it's to your liking.

• • Types of Cheese: While Velveeta gives a creamy texture and is our favorite for this creamy dip, you can mix make it with a 8-12 ounces full-fat cream cheese or American Cheese with 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Just be mindful that the dip will have a different taste and texture.

• • Use Different Meats: Spicy sausage is our favorite protein in this dip, but you can also use crumbled, cooked, and drained ground beef or hot Italian sausage.

• • Creamy Variation: For an even creamier dip, add cream cheese or sour cream to the mixture. This will create a velvety texture and rich flavor.

• • Cooking Methods: You can prepare this dip on the stovetop or slow cooker. If cooking on the stove top, once the sausage has been browned and drained, add all 3 ingredients to the skillet and cook on low, stirring often until melted and smooth.

• • Add Extra Flavors: We keep this easy sausage dip simple with 3 basic ingredients, but you can add more flavor with pantry items such was garlic powder, ground cumin, onion powder, chili powder, or a little taco seasoning.