Easy Rotel Dip
A creamy, cheesy, lightly‑spiced dip made from melted processed cheese and zesty ROTEL tomatoes & green chilies—ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for game day or last‑minute gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb / 16 oz processed cheese loaf Velveeta, cubed
- 1 can / 10 oz RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies undrained
- ¼ cup milk – optional to thin consistency
- 1 lb ground beef or beef sausage browned & drained
- ½ cup sour cream extra creaminess
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 –2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Diced jalapeños to taste
Instructions
- Cube & heat – Cut the processed cheese into 1 in / 2.5 cm cubes; place in a medium saucepan over low‑medium heat.
- Add ROTEL – Tip the undrained can of tomatoes & green chilies into the pan with the cheese.
- Melt – Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until the cheese is fully melted and combined (≈ 5–7 min).
- Adjust thickness – If the dip is too thick, stir in milk 1 Tbsp at a time until creamy.
- Customise – Fold in the browned, drained ground beef (or other add‑ins) and heat 1–2 min more.
- Serve hot – Transfer to a warmed bowl, slow cooker on “warm,” or fondue pot. Keep at ≈ 135 °F / 57 °C for safe, silky serving.
Notes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: ≈ 4 cups
Recipe Servings: 8 – 10 (½‑cup portions)
Calories (per ½ cup): 210 kcal
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: ≈ 4 cups
Recipe Servings: 8 – 10 (½‑cup portions)
Calories (per ½ cup): 210 kcal