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Best Rotel Dip Recipe – Creamy & Cheesy

Rotel Dip Recipe – The Ultimate Creamy, Cheesy Party Favorite


  • Author: nessy recipes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Rotel Dip Recipe 🧀🔥 is quick, creamy, and irresistibly cheesy! Made with Velveeta cheese, Rotel tomatoes, and optional ground beef or sausage, it’s the perfect game-day, party, or snack-time favorite 🎉🥑. Serve it with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies 🥕🌽 for a bold, zesty, and ultra-smooth dip that’s ready in just 15 minutes!⏳👌


Ingredients

Scale

🥘 Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes, undrained
  • ½ lb ground beef or sausage (optional)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
  • ¼ cup milk (if needed for a smoother texture)
  • Tortilla chips or fresh veggies (for dipping)

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

1️⃣ Cook the Meat: In a medium skillet, cook ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.

2️⃣ Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan or slow cooker, add Velveeta cubes, Rotel tomatoes, cooked meat, and seasonings.

3️⃣ Melt the Cheese:

  • Stovetop: Heat on low, stirring frequently until cheese melts.
  • Slow Cooker: Cook on low for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Microwave: Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted.

4️⃣ Serve: Once smooth and creamy, transfer to a serving dish or keep warm in a slow cooker. Serve hot with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.

Notes

✔️ For a Spicy Kick: Use hot Rotel or add diced jalapeños.
✔️ For a Creamier Texture: Stir in cream cheese or sour cream.
✔️ For a Healthier Version: Use low-fat cheese and lean ground turkey.
✔️ For a Thicker Dip: Drain half the Rotel liquid before mixing.

Enjoy your Rotel Dip Recipeperfect for game nights, parties, and anytime snacking! 🎉

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop, Slow Cooker, Microwave
  • Cuisine: american

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ⅓ cup (about 80g)
  • Calories: 240 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg