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rotel dip recipe

Easy Rotel Dip Recipe

This Easy Rotel Dip Recipe turns three basic ingredients into pure party gold that makes everyone fight over the last scoop. Rich, cheesy, and dangerously addictive, it's the kind of dip that turns casual get-togethers into legendary gatherings where people actually show up early just to claim their spot near the slow cooker.
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Course: Appetizer, Party Food
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: american comfort food, crowd pleasing dip, easy cheese dip, game day dip, melted cheese dip, party appetizer, rotel dip recipe, spicy party dip, tailgate food, velveeta cheese dip
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Party Serving: 2 hours
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 295kcal
Cost: $9.50

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven For even melting and preventing cheese from burning
  • 1 Wooden Spoon For stirring cheese without scratching the pot
  • 1 Slow cooker or warming tray To keep dip warm during parties
  • 1 Sharp knife For dicing onions and cubing cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage for protein and flavor
  • 1 lb Velveeta cheese cubed,essential for smooth melting
  • 1 can(10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies signature flavor base
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced,for aromatic foundation
  • 2 cloves garlic minced,adds depth and flavor
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened,optional for extra richness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin optional but adds authentic flavor
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk if needed for consistency
  • 2 whole green onions chopped,for fresh garnish
  • 2-3 whole jalapeños sliced,optional for extra heat
  • 1 bag tortilla chips for serving and dipping

Instructions

  • Cook ground beef or sausage in heavy pot over medium heat. Break it up as it cooks so you don't get giant chunks. Add diced onion and cook until soft. Throw in garlic for the last minute so it doesn't burn.
    brown the meat for rotel dip recipe with ground beef, garlic, and onion cooking in a pot
  • Cut Velveeta into cubes so it melts faster. Add cheese to the pot with the meat. Stir constantly until everything's smooth and creamy. Don't rush this part or you'll get lumpy weirdness.
    melt the magic for rotel dip recipe with cubed Velveeta melting into beef mixture
  • Dump in the whole can of Rotel, juice and all. Stir until everything's combined and hot. Taste and add seasonings if needed. Should be creamy but not too thick to dip.
    add the good stuff for rotel dip recipe with Rotel tomatoes stirred into cheese and beef
  • Transfer to slow cooker on warm setting for parties. Stir occasionally so nothing sticks to the bottom. Add milk if it gets too thick sitting around. Serve with tortilla chips and watch it disappear.
    keep it warm for rotel dip recipe in slow cooker with tortilla chips on the side

Notes

The magic of perfect rotel dip happens when cheese melts slowly into creamy perfection that people literally cannot stop eating. Keep it warm in a slow cooker because patience with temperature control gets you smooth, velvety dip that stays perfect for hours while people keep coming back for more.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 1.8mg