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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Pork » Slow Cooker Spicy Sausage Dip

Slow Cooker Spicy Sausage Dip

by Sarah Olson on April 28, 2022 | Updated June 17, 2022 6 Comments

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A spicy sausage dip without Velveeta but instead filled with fresh cheese, cream cheese instead. The dip also has salsa and green onion for flavor. Great for a dip night or any celebration.

An array of appetizers are a must for a party. I always make one dip that goes with chips like this easy sausage dip, and I also make grape jelly meatballs or barbecue meatballs to complete the spread.

Sausage dip in slow cooker

Don’t get me wrong; I’m not a Velveeta snob. There’s a time and place for it, and this last weekend I wasn’t in the mood for Velveeta. Also, this hot sausage dip isn’t your usual dip, and you can surprise your guest with something different.

Recipe Ingredients

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  • Spicy sausage – cooked and crumbled Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage. Jimmy Dean is known as a breakfast sausage, but you can use it for appetizer and dinner recipes!
  • Cream cheese – this will give the dip a creamy flavor without using Velveeta cheese.
  • Cheddar cheese – Freshly shredded Colby jack melts best for dips.
  • Sour cream – If you have not tried Mexican Style sour cream, don’t be afraid! It’s just a bit thinner and has more of a tang to it. However, you can use regular sour cream with no issues.
  • Salsa – One jar of salsa will help flavor and thin out the dip. You can use one can of Rotel instead if desired.
  • Green Onion – sliced green onion goes in the sausage cream cheese dip and for garnish.
  • Jalapeno – adds more heat to the recipe.
close up of sausage dip in the slow cooker.

Step One – Cook the spicy sausage and drain the excess grease (on the stove-top in a skillet). Add to the slow cooker. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheese. Stir. Next, stir in the jalapeno and sliced green onion.

Step Two – Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours.

Step Three – Stir, serve warm, and enjoy!

How to serve

  • Tortilla chips – Serve with store-bought tortilla chips or make homemade corn chips.
  • Potato chips – Pretty much any dip is fantastic with potato chips! Just give it a try. We love to use a thick potato chip that has ridges.
chip scooping some sausage dip with cheese and green onion on top.

Variations

  • Mild sausage dip – Use regular jimmy dean sausage or mild Italian sausage for a mild dip. Also, skip the jalapeno.
  • Fire-roasted green chiles – Add two cans of fire-roasted green chiles for a completely different flavor. Serve with your favorite chips.
  • Pepper Jack Cheese – Instead of Colby jack cheese, use shredded pepper jack cheese for a hint of pepper flavor through the dip.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make a double batch?

Yes! A double batch of this sausage cream cheese dip in a 6-quart slow cooker, and you’ll have plenty for a large crowd.

Can I use ground beef instead of sausage?

Ground beef works excellent in the creamy dip! Be sure to season it well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, for it won’t have as much flavor as the sausage.

I think you will enjoy this recipe, the hot sausage adds great flavor to this dip, and it’s not your usual style dip that is served at most parties.

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Slow Cooker Spicy Sausage Dip Recipe

4.75 from 4 votes
Perfect for parties and game day celebrations, this Spicy Sausage Dip will be a crowd pleaser.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 520kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker Size: 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. hot Jimmy Dean sausage browned and drained
  • 16 oz. Mexican sour cream (regular sour cream works too)
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups Colby-Jack cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup green onion sliced
  • 1 jalapeño minced (keep the seeds in if you want it really hot)
  • 1 cup salsa I used Newman’s medium salsa

For Serving

  • green onion optional garnish
  • chips
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • Add everything to the slow cooker. Stir everything together, it’s ok if some chunks of cream cheese are still there, they will melt in.
  • Stir everything together, some chunks of cream cheese will remain; it'll melt in.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
  • When the cooking time is done, stir.
  • Add additional green onions, if desired.
  • Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

Can I make a double batch? 
Yes! A double batch of this sausage cream cheese dip in a 6-quart slow cooker, and you’ll have plenty for a large crowd.
Can I use ground beef?
Ground beef works excellent in the creamy dip! Be sure to season it well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, for it won’t have as much flavor as the sausage.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 926mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1311IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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Try one of these dips next:

  • Slow Cooker Spinach Dip
  • Slow Cooker Rotel Dip
  • Slow Cooker Taco Dip
  • Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
  • Slow Cooker Artichoke Dip

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    Comments

    1. Joann says

      May 17, 2022 at 6:57 pm

      4 stars
      I gave this 4 stars, just because I have not tried it yet. But I do have a question; what is Mexican Sour Cream? How do you make it? Never heard or seen it before. Thanks for any help you can give me. Have a wonderful and blessed day.

      Reply
    2. Merry says

      June 28, 2021 at 2:23 am

      I think this would be good with either corn or pinto beans added and served over rice

      Reply
    3. Renee says

      October 20, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      I really want to make this but my family does not do spicy or hot. Can this be made so it’s not so hot by using regular sausage and regular sour cream and leave out the pepper?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 21, 2017 at 7:29 am

        It will still be good 🙂

        Reply
    4. Heather Ynda says

      May 2, 2017 at 7:50 am

      Let us know how it turns out, I think black beans would make a yummy addition!

      Reply
    5. Mick says

      April 28, 2017 at 9:02 am

      This looks like a tasty recipe. I’m going to make it maybe adding a can of black beans.
      What do you think of that?

      Reply

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