Rotel Dip Recipe

This creamy Rotel Cheese Dip recipe tastes great on crackers, pretzels, and tortilla chips… it’s perfect for holiday gatherings, game day, or just because!

Whip up a batch of this Rotel Dip Recipe for get-togethers, potlucks, and Super Bowl parties. It’s even perfect for an everyday snack! You can also double it for leftovers for the next day!

Queso dip is perfect by itself but with the addition of spicy sausage and Rotel, this hot cheesy dip becomes ten times better.

Whether you’re using crackers, veggies, or tortilla chips, this Rotel cheese dip recipe is the best!

If you love spicy cheese dips, make sure and also check out everyone’s favorite Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe. We make it several times a year! For more Tex-Mex flavors, you’ll love my Easy Jalapeño Popper Dip.

You only need 3 simple ingredients for this cheesy rotel dip that you probably have on hand!

If you like spicy recipes, you can also add in some green chiles as well as an extra can of rotel tomatoes. Some people even add in some taco seasoning for a little bit of extra flavor.

This is one of the easiest dips to make…promise! Plus you can add in a few variations to mix it up!

rotel dip recipe

Rotel Dip

rotel dip recipe

Rotel Dip is a 3-ingredient queso dip recipe with spicy sausage, Rotel, and Velveeta cheese! This creamy Rotel Cheese Dip recipe tastes great on crackers, pretzels, and tortilla chips… it’s perfect for holiday gatherings, game day, or just because!

Prep: 5min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1263 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, unSaturated Fat 9 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces Velveeta
  • 10 ounce Rotel
  • 1 pound sausage

Instruction:

  1. Brown sausage in a skillet on the stove.
  2. Add Rotel tomatoes and cheese to the skillet with the sausage.
  3. Continue to cook on low, stirring often until the cheese is melted.
  4. Serve with cut-up veggies, crackers, or tortilla chips!

Rotel Dip

rotel dip recipe

Made with just three ingredients — Velveeta, Rotel and Hamburger — this Rotel dip has the perfect amount of spicy heat in each bite.

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 130 kcal, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces Velveeta
  • 10 ounce can Rotel
  • 1 pound hamburger

Instruction:

  1. Brown hamburger in a skillet until cooked
  2. Add cubes of Velveeta cheese and the can of Rotel
  3. Stir thoroughly until melted
  4. Serve with chips, crackers, or veggies

Rotel Dip

rotel dip recipe

An easy cheesy 4 ingredient party dip made with sausage or ground beef!

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 126 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 344 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (or mild/hot sausage )
  • 16 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta *see note)
  • 10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes (undrained)
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Instruction:

  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium.
  3. Add processed cheese, Rotel tomatoes with juices, and chili powder.
  4. Stir the mixture until the cheese has melted and the dip is smooth.
  5. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

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FAQ

What is Rotel dip made of?

Rotel Dip is made with three simple ingredients. Ground beef, Velveeta cheese, and the star of the show – Rotel tomatoes with green chiles. Add the browned beef to a skillet with the cubed cheese and tomatoes and let it bubble and melt until it’s creamy and ready to scarf down. It’s that easy.

Do I drain the Rotel for cheese dip?

Crockpot Rotel Dip: To make cheese dip in the Slow Cooker first brown, crumble and drain the meat in a pan on the stovetop. Add it to the slow cooker. Then add the rest of the ingredients and turn on low for 2-3 hours, until everything is melted and smooth. Serve immediately or keep warm in the slow cooker.

What can I use instead of Velveeta for Rotel?

Cream cheese can be substituted for Velveeta cheese.

Replace the processed cheese with an 8oz package of cream cheese and add in about 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese. To make this dip thicker, reduce the processed cheese to 8 oz.

Is queso and rotel dip the same thing?

In fact, to some Texans, queso is simply “Rotel dip.” But why? Eater’s Kayla Stewart recently set out to learn how the canned blend of tomatoes, chiles, and spices, became such a vital part of any queso.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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