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5-Ingredient Football Dip Recipe

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Football Dip is a warm, cheesy, and slightly spicy dip made with just five simple ingredients. It’s creamy, packed with flavor, and comes together in minutes—perfect for scooping up with tortilla chips or crackers!


Ingredients

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1 pound ground sausage (mild, spicy, or breakfast sausage)

1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened

1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & green chilies, undrained

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, but adds extra flavor!)


Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage – In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it apart until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Add Cream Cheese & Rotel – Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream cheese and Rotel (with juice). Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted.
  3. Mix in Cheese – Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and combined.
  4. Serve – Transfer to a serving bowl or slow cooker set to “warm” to keep it hot. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggies.

Notes

  • Make it spicier by using hot Rotel or adding chopped jalapeños.
  • For a smoother dip, add ¼ cup of milk to loosen the consistency.
  • Slow Cooker Method – Cook the sausage first, then add all ingredients to a slow cooker and heat on LOW for 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.