Description
Creamy Rotel dip brings southwestern comfort to any gathering with its quick blend of melted cheese and zesty tomatoes. Crowd-pleasing flavors meld perfectly, offering you a simple yet irresistible appetizer that disappears faster than it takes to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Cheese:
- 16 ounces (16 oz) Velveeta cheese, cubed
Tomatoes and Seasonings:
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained)
Garnish (Optional):
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no pink remains, then drain off excess grease.
- Cube Velveeta cheese into uniform pieces for even melting.
- Add cheese cubes and entire can of Rotel tomatoes (including liquid) to the skillet with cooked beef.
- Reduce heat to low and stir mixture continuously, allowing cheese to melt completely and blend with other ingredients.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching and ensure a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Once dip reaches a uniform texture, transfer to a serving bowl or keep warm in a slow cooker.
- Optional: Enhance presentation by sprinkling fresh chopped cilantro or diced tomatoes on top.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a lighter dip version.
- Stir the mixture constantly to prevent cheese from burning or sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
- For a spicier kick, use hot Rotel tomatoes or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Transform this dip into a healthier option by substituting Velveeta with low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt-based cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg