Rotel Dip

5 from 6 votes

This Rotel Dip recipe is the ultimate party appetizer made with just three simple ingredients: Velveeta cheese, Rotel tomatoes, and ground beef. Quick, creamy, and always a crowd favorite, this cheesy dip is perfect for game days, potlucks, or holiday gatherings. Plus, it takes just 20 minutes to make!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Servings: servings

Calories: 277kcal

Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound ground beef
▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder - optional
▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder - optional
▢ salt and black pepper - to taste
▢ 16 ounces Velveeta cheese - sliced into cubes
▢ 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel - mild, medium, or hot

Instructions

Add the ground beef to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Using a meat masher or potato masher to break apart the meat into smaller pieces.
Brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain any excess grease. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, if desired.
Chop the Velveeta cheese into small cubes. Add the Velveeta and the can of Rotel (no need to drain the liquid) to the skillet with the cooked ground beef.
Stir thoroughly until the Velveeta has melted and all of the ingredients have completely combined. Serve it with tortilla chips or fresh veggies like carrots and broccoli.

Notes

Don't drain the Rotel. The liquid helps thin the cheese to the perfect dipping consistency.
Pick your spice level. Rotel comes in mild, original, and hot, so choose based on your crowd.
Make it ahead. Prepare up to 2 days in advance, then reheat gently on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.
Too thick? Stir in a splash of milk or cream until smooth. Too thin? Let it simmer a few more minutes.
Keep it warm. Transfer to a crockpot on the WARM setting to serve at parties without it hardening.
Leftovers: Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
Slow cooker: Brown the ground beef on the stovetop as instructed, then transfer the cooked beef, Velveeta cheese, and Rotel to your Crockpot. Cook on high for 1 to 2 hours or on low for 3 hours. Set it to warm while serving.

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