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Rotel Dip

by Sarah Olson on June 14, 2020 10 Comments

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Make Rotel Dip in your crockpot with Velveeta, ground beef and 2 cans of Rotel Tomatoes. Perfect dip for parties and gameday.

We love a good Velveeta dip like this recipe or my cheeseburger dip too!

close up of rotel velveeta dip

What is Rotel?

  • Rotel is canned tomatoes with diced green chiles.
  • 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.
tostito chops, velveeta, 2 cans of rotel, package of ground beef and seasonings in front of slow cooker

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.
  • Seasonings – I use chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Ground beef – cooked, crumbled, and drained before adding to the slow cooker.
cubes of velveeta in rotel and crumbled ground beef

How long do I cook?

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
melted velveeta in slow cooker with ground beef and rotel

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.
spoon in rotel dip in slow cooker

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.
chip with rotel velveeta dip on it.

Other great dip recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
  • Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Dip
  • Slow Cooker Artichoke Dip
  • Slow Cooker Creamy Bean Dip

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chip with rotel velveeta dip on it.

Rotel Dip

5 from 7 votes
Cheesy dip with rotel, velveeta and ground beef. Perfect for any game day feast!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rotel dip
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 16 oz. Velveeta cheese this is the smaller box
  • 20 oz. Rotel® diced Tomatoes with & Green Chiles (TWO 10-oz. cans) DO NOT DRAIN
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

For serving

  • corn chips
  • chopped cilantro optional
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • Set a large skillet over medium high heat on the stove top. Brown and crumble the ground beef, drain the fat.
  • Add the cooked ground beef to the slow cooker, cube the velveeta and add on top of the beef.
  • Pour over the can of rotel and sprinkle over the chili and garlic powder. Stir.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or until cheese is melted and the dip is hot.
  • Keep on warm while serving.

How to Video:

Recipe Notes:

How can I make this less spicy?
  • Rotel tends to be spicy (even the original style), be sure to use “Mild” if you have any aversion to spicy food.
  • Alternatively, you can use mild salsa instead of Rotel.
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 thin the 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.
Nutritional values are approximate and do not not include chips or cilantro.

Nutrition:

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Dana says

      January 24, 2021 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      Do Taco seasoning with your Hamburger and add 2 Tablespoons of sour cream and 2 Tablespoons of cream cheese

      Reply
    2. Mark says

      September 14, 2020 at 1:33 am

      5 stars
      I make mine the same way but use 2 lbs of velveeta, makes a ton of dip!

      Reply
      • Robert says

        December 4, 2020 at 1:05 pm

        Adding a can of cheddar cheese soup: at the end of cook , check for thickness, maybe a splash of milk:

        Reply
    3. Sandra says

      July 28, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      In stead of velveeta cheese try cream cheese

      Reply
    4. Mary says

      July 25, 2020 at 8:50 pm

      I make it with ground beef and sausage.

      Reply
    5. Linda says

      July 24, 2020 at 1:07 pm

      I’ve made this recipe with sausage in place of ground beef and cream cheese instead of Velveeta. It’s also excellent.

      Reply
    6. Megan says

      June 24, 2020 at 8:16 am

      Can you use shredded chicken instead of found beef?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        June 24, 2020 at 12:37 pm

        I don’t see why not!

        Reply
    7. Jacquie says

      June 14, 2020 at 4:47 pm

      This looks really good. The only change I would make would be to drain on of the cans of tomatoes. Can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
    8. Ann says

      June 14, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made this dip for years, and was one of the recipes requested by my daughter in law after they were married.
      This dip is the easy way to my son’s heart!!!

      Reply

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