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This easy Rotel Dip recipe is the creamy, cheesy favorite that turns game day, holiday parties, or last minute get togethers into instant hits. Made with just ground beef, Velveeta, and a can of Rotel tomatoes, it comes together in minutes and is gone in seconds!
Why You’ll Love This Rotel Dip
- Only 3 ingredients – Ground beef, Rotel, and Velveeta keep it simple and budget-friendly.
- Quick prep – Ready to serve in about 20 minutes.
- Perfect for parties – Crowd-pleasing for potlucks, tailgates, or casual get-togethers.
- Versatile – Serve it as an appetizer, spoon it over nachos, pile it inside baked potatoes or tuck it into tacos.
- Family favorite – Creamy, tangy, spicy, and hearty all in one delicious cheesy dip.
Ingredients Notes
- Ground beef – Swap with ground chicken, turkey, or spicy sausage.
- Rotel tomatoes – Substitute with chunky salsa or canned diced tomatoes with green chiles.
- Velveeta cheese – Replace with cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese or a Mexican blend.
- Optional add-ins – Stir in green chilies, jalapeños, or taco seasoning for extra flavor. For a fresh burst, add chopped cilantro or sliced green onions just before serving.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Rotel Dip
Stovetop instructions
- Cook the beef: Brown the beef in a large pot over medium heat. Drain excess grease.
- Add ingredients: Cut Velveeta into cubes and add to the pan along with the entire can of Rotel (do not drain).
- Melt and stir: Cook on medium-low, stirring frequently, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Transfer the Velveeta Rotel dip to a bowl and serve warm with tortilla chips, pretzels, or fresh veggies.
Crockpot Rotel Dip Instructions
- Brown the beef: Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat and drain the grease.
- Add to crock pot: Combine the cooked beef, Velveeta cubes, and undrained Rotel in a slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Switch to “warm” to keep the rotel cheese dip hot and gooey while serving.
Tip: Spray the crockpot with nonstick spray for easy cleanup.
How to Store and Reheat Rotel Dip
- Store: Let cool, then store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days
- Reheat: Warm on the stove or microwave in 30-second intervals. Stir in a splash of milk if needed to restore creaminess
- Freeze: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating
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Rotel Dip
Serves — 8
Rotel Dip is a creamy, cheesy party favorite made with just 3 ingredients: ground beef, Velveeta, and Rotel tomatoes. Quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes 10 oz
- 1 16-ounce box Velveeta cheese 16 oz
Instructions
- Place the ground beef in a large pot on the stove over medium heat. Brown the beef until no longer pink.1 pound ground beef
- Cut the Velveeta into chunks (this will help it melt faster)1 16-ounce box Velveeta cheese
- Add the whole can of Rotel tomatoes and stir in the Velveeta cheese. Stir frequently until the cheese is completely melted.1 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm along with your favorite dipping foods!
Jenn’s Notes
To store Rotel Dip, first let it cool to room temperature. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep well for up to 3-4 days. When reheating, you may need to add a splash of milk to maintain its creamy consistency.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 196mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
I make a recipe similar to this one only add ground beef to it and have it as a dip.And it’s really good.So this is gonna be one of my favorites as well
Love adding some protein! Great tip!
Easy and delicious!
we make this by omitting the ground beef and replacing it with breakfast sausage. we enjoy this around twice a month in summer and once a month in winter.
The best dip ever!! I have made for 30 years and my grown children still request it!
I have been making this for a long time and we love it!! We make it as a dip but eat it as a main dish. Scoops tortilla chips work best! Oh so yummy.
Great! I love this recipe!
It is one of my go-to app’s – so glad you liked it!
This is the best cheese dip made. I can use hot medium or mild salsa and cheese and get the best cheese dip my company likes. I don’t drain the juice from the can, I put enough velveeta in to thicken juice and all to dip consistency. Delicious for dipping chips or vegetables.
So glad it was a hit!
I’ve been making this for over 35 years and it’s still just as good. Sometimes we’ll serve this with freshly made tortilla chips and sometimes we’ll also make Velveeta, Cream Cheese & chopped Green Chilis melted together and serve the two dips together with fresh tortilla chips.
been making this for years. sometimes use 1/2 ground beef and 1/2 ground sausage.