Cheesy Rotel Dip

Creamy Rotel Dip is the classic Texas party dip with just three ingredients: browned ground beef, melted Velveeta, and spicy Rotel tomatoes. Ready in 10 minutes (5 minutes prep!), feeds 8 people, and is the easiest crowd-pleasing dip you’ll ever make. Perfect for game day parties, potlucks, or when you need a hot dip fast using ingredients you already have in your pantry.

Only the easiest and yummiest cheese dip around! With only 3 ingredients, this recipe is an absolute crowd pleaser, especially on game day! I might even say it is the best dip out there.

Originating from “chili con queso” dip but much simpler. I use Velveeta cheese because it melts smoother and Rotel with the perfect balance of tomatoes and green chiles.

I love it so much I made a seafood version! Check out my shrimp rotel dip.

My Favorite Skillet Dips

• Frito Pie Dip – Walking taco in dip form
• Cheeseburger Dip – Ground beef with pickles, special sauce
• Bob Armstrong Dip – Loaded queso with all the toppings
• Cheesy Pizza Dip – Pepperoni with melted mozzarella

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See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and their quantities.

Ingredient Notes

• Velveeta – Don’t skip on this as it makes it super creamy!
• Ground Beef – Feel free to use ground turkey or ground sausage. Hot pork sausage makes it nice and spicy.
• Rotel – If you don’t have a can of Rotel, you can use a can of diced tomatoes and a can of chopped green chilies.Or use your favorite salsa!

Flavor Variations

• Try cooking some onions with the ground beef before adding the rest of the ingredients.
• Use ground sausage or ground turkey or a mixture of ground beef and sausage.
• Add some Taco or Southwest seasoning while cooking the meat.
• Top with fresh pico de gallo.
• Add in finely diced jalapeño and/or garlic.
• If you don’t have Rotel at home, substitute a can of diced tomatoes and a small can of green chiles.

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How To Make This Rotel Dip Recipe

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Frequently Asked Questions

Crockpot Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef or sausage as you would in a skillet.
2. Drain the excess fat.
3. Transfer the meat to a crock pot and add the Rotel and Velveeta cheese. Stir to combine.
4. Turn on low heat and allow to cook for about 30 minutes stirring often until totally melted and combined.
5. Keep on warm setting while serving.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

• Make it in an oven safe skillet. It retains the heat longer and keeps it the dip from hardening.
• For a thicker dip, drain the Rotel before adding to the dip.
• If you don’t have Rotel on hand, you can use salsa or pico de gallo.
• Don’t want to use a loaf of processed cheese, try a block of cream cheese and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
• To make the cheese melt easier with the Rotel, add one or two tablespoons of butter.
• Serve warm in a skillet or transfer to a crock pot and keep on low.
• Want even more flavor, use spicy sausage or add taco seasoning to the ground beef when cooking it.
• Make it along with my 7 layer taco dip with ground beef or this refried bean dip!

This Rotel cheese dip recipe is a the perfectly melted blend of cheese, zesty green chilis, hearty ground beef, and tangy tomatoes. Make it in the microwave, slow cooker, or stove top and serve with your favorite salty tortilla chips or scoops while watching the big game.

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