Football Dip

This hearty football dip comes together with pork sausage, creamy Velveeta, rich cream cheese, and a can of Rotel to bring all the bold, game-day flavor your crowd craves. With simple ingredients and almost no effort, it’s the kind of snack that keeps fans happy—no matter what the score.

While you know we like good dip recipes around here (hello artichoke dip, buffalo chicken dip, and reuben dip!) this is a classic, simple dip recipe we just call “football dip” at our house because it’s a staple almost every weekend of the season!

Why I love this recipe

• Quick and effortless – I can have this Football Dip ready in 20 minutes flat, which means less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the game
• Only four ingredients – I almost always have these basics on hand, so I can whip this up without a special grocery store run
• Make-ahead friendly – I can prep this earlier in the day and just reheat it before guests arrive.

Ingredients

• pork sausage
• Rotel tomatoes with green chiles
• Velveeta cheese
• cream cheese

Step by step

1. In a large skillet, cook the sausage until browned, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks.
2. Once the pork sausage is fully cooked, drain any excess grease and return the sausage to the pan.
3. Pour in the drained Rotel, then add the Velveeta and cream cheese.
4. Stir frequently over medium heat until the cheeses melt completely and the mixture is bubbly.
5. Let it cool slightly, then serve warm with tortilla chips or scoops.

Variations

For a spicier kick, swap regular Rotel for the hot version or add a diced jalapeño to the pan with the sausage. When you want a bit more depth, brown some diced onions and minced garlic with the meat.

If you don’t have pork sausage, ground beef or turkey works just as well. To make the dip more filling, I occasionally stir in black beans or corn.

Serving suggestion

This football dip is best served warm with tortilla chips or corn chip scoops, and it also pairs well with sliced vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or celery.

If you’re planning to serve it at a party, you can make the football dip a few hours ahead and keep it warm in a slow cooker on the low setting.

Storage

Refrigerate leftover football dip in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave in 30 second intervals stirring between each.

I don’t recommend freezing this dip since dairy-based recipes can separate when thawed.

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