Description
This Rotel Cheese Dip recipe is a classic party favorite that combines creamy processed cheese with zesty diced tomatoes and green chilies. Perfect for gatherings or game day, this easy appetizer is sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Dip:
- 1 lb (16 oz) processed cheese (like Velveeta), cubed
Rotel:
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel), undrained
Optional:
- 1/2 lb ground beef or sausage
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Chopped cilantro or jalapeños for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Meat: In a skillet, cook ground beef or sausage until browned and cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Melt Cheese: In a saucepan or slow cooker, melt processed cheese with Rotel over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in cooked meat, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then reduce heat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro or jalapeños if desired. Serve hot with chips or veggies.
Notes
- To keep warm, transfer to a slow cooker on a warm setting.
- For a spicier dip, use hot Rotel or add jalapeños.
- Can be made in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
