Heat 3 ¾ c of water until almost simmering.
Add sodium citrate & stir until dissolved.
Slowly add cheese to water & whisk until mixed.
Pour melted cheese mixture into crock pot.
Brown sausage and transfer to crock pot w/ cheese.
Using sausage grease skillet, saute onions and peppers.
Strain onions/peppers and transfer to crockpot (try to have as little extra grease as possible).
Add rotel (half drained) and cilantro to crockpot.
Add cumin, cayenne (and maybe paprika) to taste.