Rotel Dip Recipe

This creamy 3-ingredient Rotel Dip is the ultimate party appetizer, loaded with beef, melted Velveeta, and spicy tomatoes. Quick, crowd-pleasing, and totally addictive.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 78 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with spicy sausage, ground turkey, or meatless crumbles
▢ 10 oz Rotel tomatoes Do not drain. Can substitute with diced tomatoes and green chiles or chunky salsa
▢ 16 oz Velveeta cheese Cut into cubes for faster melting. Can substitute with cream cheese and shredded cheddar

Optional Add-Ins

▢ Chopped jalapeños For extra kick
▢ Taco seasoning For Tex-Mex flair
▢ Green onions or cilantro For a fresh pop
▢ Black beans or corn To bulk it up

Instructions

Stovetop Method:
Step 1: Brown the beef
Place the ground beef in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Cook until fully browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any extra grease.
Step 2: Add the cheese and tomatoes
Cut the Velveeta into cubes and toss it into the pan with the undrained can of Rotel. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Melt and stir
Keep the heat on low and stir frequently until the cheese is completely melted and everything is smooth and creamy. Don’t rush this part—low and slow gives you the best texture.
Step 4: Serve it hot
Pour it into a serving bowl and grab the chips while it’s still warm and gooey. Or keep it warm in a small crockpot on the “low” or “warm” setting.
Slow Cooker Method:
Step 1: Brown the beef
Brown the ground beef in a skillet first and drain the grease.
Step 2: Add to slow cooker
Add the cooked beef, cubed Velveeta, and Rotel (undrained) into a crockpot.
Step 3: Cook
Cook on low for 1 to 2 hours, stirring every so often until smooth.

Notes

Cube the cheese first for faster melting.
Don’t drain the Rotel—the juice is essential for flavor and texture.
Keep heat low to avoid scorching.
Customize with spices like cumin or paprika, or mix in extras like black beans or cheddar.
Leftovers are perfect in quesadillas, over fries, or even in eggs.
Serve with chips, pretzels, bell peppers, or waffle fries.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 12gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 196mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Party Appetizer, Rotel Dip Recipe