1 lb pork sausage (you can use mild OR hot)
2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese
2 (10 oz) pkgs ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies (regular, mild OR hot)
1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
1/2 tsp minced garlic (optional)

brown sausage, onion and garlic in a skillet and drain. while sausage is cooking, put cream cheese and tomatoes in a crockpot on HIGH. add browned sausage to crockpot and let cook until cheese is melted and dip is hot. serve with nachos, chips, or crackers of your choice.