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Rotel Dip Recipe

Rotel Dip is a cheesy, flavorful blend of Velveeta, Rotel, and ground beef—perfect for game day or any gathering!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

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
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Instructions

Crockpot 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.

Stove Top Instructions

  • In a large skillet or pot, brown the beef and crumble over medium high heat, drain off fat.
  • Add remaining ingredients and let melt together. When warmed, serve and enjoy.
  • Note that cooking on the stove top will evaporate more liquid so you may have to add milk to thin the rotel dip.

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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.
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.
Variations:
Instead of ground beef, you can use one pound of Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage.
To make it less spicy, use mild Rotel or substitute two cans of diced tomatoes.
For a meat-free version, simply omit the beef. You can also add a can or two of drained black beans for extra protein.
Stir in a block of cream cheese for a richer, creamier dip.
My Serving Tips:
Rotel dip is best served with corn tortilla chips, which can be store-bought or homemade.
You can also use "Frito" corn chips - buy the larger kind labeled "Fritos Scoops".
For a lower-carb or healthier option, you can serve the dip with vegetables such as carrot chips, sugar snap peas, cucumber, or celery.

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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