Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Skillet
This creamy, zesty skillet features savory sausage, tangy tomatoes, and melted cream cheese, perfect for dipping with chips or serving over rice for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage smoked, Italian, or favorite, sliced or crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil if needed
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 14 oz Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- Optional: ½ teaspoon chili powder or paprika
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions or cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking up crumbly sausage as it cooks, about 6–8 minutes.
- Remove excess grease if desired.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 30–60 seconds.
- Pour in undrained Rotel diced tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Add cream cheese cubes, black pepper, salt, and optional spices; stir gently until cream cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
- Let mixture simmer for 3–5 minutes until heated through and well blended.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips as a dip, over rice or pasta, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- Adjust spice by using mild, original, or hot diced tomatoes.
- Boost flavor with jalapeños or hot sauce additions.
- Add shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack for extra richness.
- Refrigerate leftovers and reheat gently within 3–4 days.