4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Ground Beef Sausage Cheese Dip
Warm, creamy, and irresistibly cheesy, this slow cooker ground beef sausage cheese dip is the ultimate game-day appetizer and an easy crowd-pleasing party dip. Made with just 4 simple ingredients, it delivers bold, savory flavor while staying perfectly melted for hours no babysitting required. Ideal for football parties, potlucks, holidays, or casual get-togethers, this easy crockpot cheese dip disappears fast every time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Ultra-easy prep: Only 4 ingredients and minimal hands-on time
Perfect for parties: Stays warm and creamy in the slow cooker
Big flavor, small effort: Savory ground beef sausage + rich, melty cheese
Budget-friendly: Uses simple grocery-store staples
Versatile: Serve as a dip, topping, or quick meal shortcut
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef sausage (mild or spicy)
1 (16-oz) block processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, cubed
Directions:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef sausage until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
Lightly spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the cooked beef sausage to the slow cooker. Top with processed cheese, cream cheese, and the entire can of tomatoes with green chiles (do not drain).
Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours or HIGH for 1–1½ hours, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth.
Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Switch to WARM and serve directly from the slow cooker.
Serving Ideas:
Serve this crockpot ground beef sausage cheese dip with tortilla chips, corn chips, thick potato chips, or toasted baguette slices. For a lighter option, pair with celery sticks, bell peppers, carrot sticks, or cucumber rounds. It’s also delicious spooned over baked potatoes, stirred into hot pasta, or wrapped in warm tortillas for quick handheld bites.
Variations & Pro Tips:
Spicy version: Use hot ground beef sausage and extra-hot diced tomatoes with chiles
Mild version: Choose mild sausage and regular tomatoes; add a splash of milk if needed
Extra cheesy: Stir in shredded cheddar or pepper jack at the end
Stretch it: Add drained black beans or corn for a larger batch
Party tip: Stir every 20–30 minutes on WARM to keep it silky smooth
