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Whip up a batch of this tasty Rotel cheese dip for your next party. With just 3 ingredients, you will be amazed by how flavorful and delicious it comes out! 

Overhead shot of Rotel cheese dip in a square bowl surrounded by tortilla chips.

That’s mainly thanks to the Rotel. There really isn’t a substitution for these zesty tomatoes and green chilies. I love this dip because not only is a total crowd pleaser, but it is really, really easy. It’s all made in one pot and is ready in about 15 minutes. 

If you want to keep it warm, I recommend transferring the Rotel Dip to your slow cooker on the keep warm setting. Cover it with the lid and place a ladle next to it. That way, people can serve themselves some chips and dip and it will stay the perfect temperature. 

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An oven serving dish with tortilla chips and Rotel Dip in the center, on top of a red and white checkered placemat.

What is in Rotel cheese dip?

We make our Rotel Dip with Velveeta, Rotel, and ground pork sausage. Rotel cheese dip can also be made with just Rotel and Velveeta. 

How do you make Rotel dip from scratch?

  1. Start by browning the sausage.
  2. Once browned, drain the fat and mix in the Rotel and Velveeta. A blue pan with cubed Velveeta, Rotel, and browned sausage.
  3. Cook, stirring constantly, until the Velveeta is fully melted. A blue sauce pan filled with fully cooked Rotel cheese dip next to a box of Velveeta and a plate of tortilla chips.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

How long does Rotel cheese dip last?

This Rotel Dip will stay fresh for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. If the meat is omitted, it will last up to 4 days.

Can I substitute ground beef for ground sausage? 

Yes, you can switch out the ground pork sausage for 1 pound ground beef. The directions stay the same.

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A red and white checkered placemat topped with a white oval serving dish filled with Rotel Dip and tortilla chips.
Yield: Serves 8

Rotel Cheese Dip Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Whip up a batch of this tasty Rotel cheese dip for your next party. With just 3 ingredients, you will be amazed by how flavorful and delicious it comes out! 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 1 (32-ounce) package Velveeta Cheese, cubed
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel
  • Tortilla Chips for serving

Instructions

    1. Brown sausage in a pan over medium high heat.
    2. Once sausage is browned, drain the fat.
    3. Add the Rotel and Velveeta to the browned sausage.
    4. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
    5. The dip is ready when the velveeta is fully melted.
    6. Serve with tortilla chips.
    7. Enjoy!

Notes

Uneaten Rotel cheese dip may be refrigerated up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 195Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 37mgSodium 729mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 8g

Nutrition information is an estimate.

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© Aileen Clark
Cuisine: American
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