I used a mild sausage in this recipe because I made it for the kids after school snack. I halved the recipe, pureed the tomatoes (no chunks) and had to add some dried seasonings for flavor. I added garlic and onion powder and chili powder. This is a great tasting dip..don't think *fabulous*, but it's definitely does not look tasty. Thankfully, I was able to talk my kids into tasting it after seeing it. They did fight over the last bit! I served with corn tortilla chips (recipe from this site) and pita triangles. Will make again with the seasonings.

I have been making this dip for years. Every time I make it, I always get requests for the recipe. Jimmy Dean sausage and Rotel tomatoes work the best. This recipe is great the way it is. No additions needed!

Perfect for potlucks!

I made this for Super Bowl, also using an extra can of Rotel, plus a chopped up jalapeno and some shredded cheddar. I used hot italian sausage that I sliced out of the casing and crumbled/browned. It was amazing. So easy too.

This recipe was great!! I used Italian sausage, and added crushed red pepper, oregano, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. I browned the meat and then cooked it in the crock pot on low. Everyone loved it!! Will definately make this again, thanks for sharing!

Like other reviewers, I wanted a break from the old Velveeta queso dip. I used the hot sausage and since it was thick, I added an extra can of tomatoes (which also gave it more color). We enjoyed it with Tostitos Scoops, and when we ran out- Wheat Thins and baked pita chips. Thanks for the recipe.

This recipe is a potluck staple... very good. I have made for years. I always use 1/2 hot sausage, 1/2 mild when serving to coworkers. I like to mix in a jar of salsa and garnish with fresh chopped tomatoes and jalapenos on the side !!! I prefer it to the old version with velveeta.

I've been making a variation of this recipe for years now. I use 3-8oz pkgs cream cheese, 2 cans "hot" rotel & 1 lb bulk "hot" sausage. Brown, crumble & drain the sausage and put it along with the cheese & rotel in the slow cooker. My husband & I love spicy, but if I'm taking it to work, I tone it down a bit by using just regular rotel instead of the spicy.

I have used this dip in the past and the only change I made was to add about 6 oz. of velveeta cheese. I browned the sausage, transferred it to my 1.5 qt slow cooker, added the rest of the ingredients and switched it to low, stirring often. Be careful it burns easily (I turned it off and on a few times to maintain warm temperature). My family and I didn't think it was bland at all!!

Always a crowd pleaser. I serve in a mini slo cooker to keep warm.

This recipe is a hit for our breakfast potlucks at the office. We serve it with tortilla scoops. Also to make it spicier use different levels of spice of RoTel tomatoes and spicy sausage. I like the original RoTel with Sage sausage.

This is a great dip. Sausage and cheese and enough cholesterol to clog up Mike Ditka's arteries -- what more could men and all football fans desire?! My only quibble is that it needs more spice. So I add a fair amount of crushed red pepper, paprika, etc.

This is a wonderful dip that I have made for years. I will let you in on a little secret for the uys and gals that like it HOT. Use Jimmy Dean HOT sausage and Rotel Extra Hot Chilis. I also have another secret that I add to it. ACCENT. Its a great additive for those who arent afraid to use it. I always have to quadroople the reciepe for my football fans.

I have been making this recipe for years, just discovered it on Allrecipes today though. I usually make a double batch using 1lb of Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage and 1lb. of Jimmy Dean Mild sausage, turns out just right. I also do one can of rotel with juice and one without. on another note, I accidently used the maple flavored sausage one time, very interesting taste. This is a must have for any sporting event. Take a Prilosec beforehand if you plan to drink some beer with it, the combo can make for some unruly heartburn.

We love this recipe!! It is such a welcomed change from the Veleveeta!!!