Rotel dip is a quick party favorite with ground beef, Rotel tomatoes and a creamy cheesy base! Prep it and keep it warm in a slow cooker. Serve it with a pile of tortilla chips for a great game-day spread.
Ingredients in Rotel Dip
This Rotel Dip recipe, also known as ugly dip, is a game day favorite made with just a few ingredients. This recipe is similar to queso dip and is a quick and easy snack.
Rotel Tomatoes: A can of rotel tomatoes adds lots of flavor and a little heat. Rotel can be substituted with any kind of salsa. Meat: We love ground beef in this recipe but swap it out for ground turkey or sausage. Cheese: Velveeta makes this dip quick and easy (and super creamy). Cream cheese with a bit of cheddar is a great substitute. Seasonings: I add a pinch of chili powder. You can also add taco seasoning or your favorite spices to the meat if you’d like or use leftover taco ground beef.
How to Make Rotel Dip
This Rotel cheese dip recipe is as easy as 1,2,3! Do not drain the Rotel, as the juices provide the right consistency. We do sometimes add two cans of Rotel! Of course, like most recipes, you can add in your own favorites or change the flavors/additions based on what you have on hand.
Tips & Variations
Brown the meat and drain excess grease or use lean hamburger meat. If you’d perfect to skip the Velveeta cheese, use 8 oz cream cheese and 1 cup cheddar cheese in place. This recipe can be thinned out with a bit of milk if you’d like a thinner consistency. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or celery, carrots, and other veggies for dipping. Keep Rotel dip warm in a small slow cooker. If the Rotel dip cools, it will be hard to scoop so it can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave until dippable again! Leftovers are great in a quesadilla, over potatoes, or added to tacos.
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