Description
Rotel cheese dip is a creamy, spicy, and crowd-pleasing appetizer made with just three ingredients: Velveeta cheese, Rotel tomatoes, and ground beef or sausage. This classic party dip is perfect for game days, potlucks, and quick snack cravings, and it comes together in just minutes using a stovetop or slow cooker method.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef or pork sausage (browned and drained)
Dairy
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese (cubed)
Produce
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
Instructions
- Brown the meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease to reduce fat content.
- Add cheese and tomatoes: Add the cubed Velveeta cheese and the entire can of Rotel tomatoes, including the liquid, to the skillet with the browned meat.
- Melt and combine: Stir constantly over medium heat until the cheese is fully melted and evenly combined with the tomatoes and meat, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Slow cooker alternative: For a hands-off version, place all ingredients into a slow cooker and heat on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even melting and mixing.
- Serve: Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or omit the meat for a vegetarian version.
- For extra spice, use hot Rotel or add chopped jalapeños.
- Keep the dip warm in a slow cooker on the ‘warm’ setting when serving at parties to maintain the perfect consistency.
