Make Rotel Dip in your crockpot with Velveeta, seasoned ground beef, and two cans of Rotel tomatoes for a rich, cheesy, and flavorful dip. This easy recipe is perfect for parties, game day, or any gathering where you need a crowd-pleasing appetizer!

What is Rotel?

• Rotel is canned tomatoes with diced green chiles. It is a brand name, and you can usually find it on the top shelf near the canned tomatoes.
• There are different varieties of Rotel such as Original, Hot, Mild, No Salt added and Fire-Roasted. Use whatever variety you like, my store only had the no salt variety due to low stock on items. Often you can find the store brand version.

How to make Rotel Dip:

• 2 cans of Rotel – Yes! two cans, if you only use one you will have a dip that is too thick.
• Velveeta cheese – A small 1 lb. box. – You may also like my loaded nacho dip recipe that uses the same cheese.
• Seasonings – I use chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Ground beef – cooked, crumbled, and drained before adding to the slow cooker.

How long do I cook?

• Place the lid on the slow cooker.
• Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Can I use sausage instead of ground beef?

• Ground sausage is great in this recipe!
• I like to use 1 pound of Jimmy Dean Breakfast sausage.

How can I make this less spicy?

• Rotel tends to be spicy, be sure to use “Mild” if you have any aversion to spicy food.
• Alternatively, you can use mild salsa instead of Rotel.

How can I thin my dip after it’s been on the warm setting for too long?

• The dip will thicken with time if left on the warm setting for a length of time while serving.
• Add a splash of milk to thin the dip.

Other great dip recipes:

• From Crockpot Queso Dip, made with creamy white cheese and green peppers, to Chili Cheese Dip, these crowd-pleasing recipes are perfect for any occasion.
• Bacon Cheeseburger Dip and Velveeta Bean Dip bring bold, cheesy flavors with minimal effort. For a smoky twist, try Slow Cooker Smoked Queso or the rich and savory Slow Cooker Sausage Dip.
• Slow Cooker Nacho Cheese is a must for nacho lovers, offering a smooth, melty texture that’s perfect for dipping.
• If you’re looking for a variety of flavors, Slow Cooker Artichoke Dip is rich and cheesy, Slow Cooker Taco Dip has a zesty kick, and Slow Cooker Bean Dip is packed with hearty goodness!