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A bowl of creamy Rotel dip, steaming hot and surrounded by tortilla chips, colorful bell peppers, and celery sticks, ready to be served.

Rotel Dip Recipe: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer

Georgina Smith
This Rotel dip combines creamy Velveeta cheese with zesty Rotel tomatoes and optional ground beef for a flavorful, spicy, and irresistibly creamy dip that's perfect for any party.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 8 To 10 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave or slow cooker
  • Large microwave-safe bowl or small slow cooker
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife (for cubing Velveeta)
  • Measuring cup (for optional milk)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 can 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1/4 cup milk optional, for creamier texture
  • Optional: 1/2 lb ground beef cooked and drained
  • Optional: Tortilla chips crackers, or fresh vegetables for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cube the Velveeta cheese
    A block of Velveeta cheese is being sliced into perfect cubes on a wooden cutting board, with a sharp knife beside it, in a cozy, sunlit kitchen.
  • Cook and drain ground beef (optional)
    Ground beef is browning in a cast iron skillet, with steam rising as a wooden spoon stirs the beef and excess fat is drained into a bowl.
  • Combine Velveeta, Rotel, and meat (if using) in a bowl
    A large glass bowl filled with cubed Velveeta, Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, and cooked ground beef, ready to be heated in a modern kitchen.
  • Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes
    A wooden spoon stirs a bowl of partially melted Velveeta, tomatoes, and beef, releasing steam from the hot, creamy mixture inside a microwave.
  • Optional: Add milk for desired consistency
  • Serve hot with chips or vegetables
    A bowl of creamy Rotel dip, steaming hot and surrounded by tortilla chips, colorful bell peppers, and celery sticks, ready to be served.

Notes

  • Use block Velveeta for best results, as pre-shredded cheese may not melt as smoothly.
  • Adjust spice level by using "Hot" Rotel or adding diced jalapeños.
  • Keep the dip warm in a slow cooker for longer serving times.
  • Try adding black beans, corn, or diced tomatoes for extra texture.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and reheated in the microwave.
Keyword cheesy dip recipes, crowd-pleasing appetizers, easy party appetizers, Rotel dip recipe, Velveeta dip
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