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Cheesy Rotel Dip (Just 3 Ingredients!)

This easy, Cheesy Rotel Dip, with just 3 ingredients is an easy recipe for any party or gathering. Serve with chips or your favorite veggies.

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What is Rotel Dip?

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.

Don’t have Rotel? Use your favorite salsa! Check out this seafood version shrimp rotel dip.

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Rotel Dip Ingredients

Velveeta – Don’t skip on this as it makes it super creamy!

Ground Beef – Feel free to use ground turkey or ground sausage.

Rotel – If you don’t have a can of Ro Tel, you can use a can of diced tomatoes and a can of chopped green chilies.

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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.

How do you make Rotel Dip from scratch?

First: Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain.

Second: Add in the can of Rotel tomatoes and cubed Velveeta nto the browned ground beef.

Third: Stir until combine and fully melted. Enjoy warm with chips!

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

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Can I make it ahead of time?

You can prepare the Rotel dip in advance and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, remove from fridge and reheat on stove top or in the microwave.

I do not recommend freezing it. It’s so easy to make you don’t need to worry about planning that far ahead.

Want more dip recipes? Check out all of these! Like cocktail meatballs? Check out this list!

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How to Make it in a Crockpot

  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.
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Tapas 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, you can 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!

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

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Rotel Dip

Rotel Dip is a quick & easy appetizer that takes a few minutes from start to finish. With only 3 ingredients, this crazy, cheesy dip recipe is an absolute crowd pleaser, especially on game day!
4.94 from 15 votes
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Course: Dips and Spreads
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 16 ounces Velveeta
  • 10 ounces Rotel

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink.
  • Add in Rotel and Velveeta cubes.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Keep stirring until the cheese is fully melted.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 689mg | Sugar: 3g
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