Velveeta Rotel Dip

5 from 1 vote

This beefy, creamy, cheesy dip is full of flavor and easy to prepare. It pairs perfectly with tortilla and corn chips and is always a hit.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Lynda - Southern Kissed

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
Salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon chili powder
16 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
10 ounces Rotel tomatoes undrained

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until there is no pink. Drain any excess grease.
Season the meat with chili powder, salt, and pepper, if desired, and stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to medium and then add cubed Velveeta cheese and Rotel tomatoes with the liquid. Cook and stir for 5-10 minutes until the cheese has fully melted. Remove from the heat.
Serve fresh with a side of tortilla chips or fresh veggies.

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Notes

You can substitute Velveeta for a different cheese such as cheddar. You may have to add a little extra liquid if it comes out too thick. You can also mix it with cream cheese to make it creamier.
You can make this dip with sausage or ground turkey instead of ground beef. There are also many different flavors of Rotel. You can use the Original, Mild, or Hot flavors to change the flavor profile.
Be sure to place a trivet underneath the skillet or transfer the dip into a serving bowl.
Enjoy Rotel dip with a side of chips or veggies, or use it as a topping for burgers and tacos.
Feel free to garnish the dish with green onions, sliced jalapenos, freshly diced tomatoes, sour cream.

Crockpot Directions

You can make this recipe in the Crockpot, too! Simply cook the ground beef in a skillet, drain the fat, and place the cooked ground beef and remaining ingredients in your slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 1 hour or LOW for 2 hours. Stir periodically to help melt the cheese and combine everything together. Once at the desired consistency, set the slow cooker to the WARM setting.

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