The BEST Rotel Dip Made In 10 Minutes

This Rotel dip is packed with a ton of rich, creamy, cheesy, meaty deliciousness. It combines Rotel with spicy pork sausage and Velveeta cheese to create a dip recipe that's just to die for. Plus, it's so easy to make - just 15 minutes is all it takes to whip this cheesy Rotel dip up!

The Best Rotel Dip

If you like queso or nacho cheese dip, you're going to fall in love with this Rotel dip.

I mean, this stuff is just jam-packed with tons of cheesy goodness from some Veleeta cheese, meaty goodness from some spicy sausage, and zesty spicy yumminess from some vine ripened Rotel tomatoes and chilies.

Gah, it's just so good.

And it's so easy to make too. Just a few simple steps are all you'll need to follow to make it, and they should take you no more than 15 minutes to get through. Plus, everything cooks in just one skillet, so not only making it is a breeze but cleaning up is too!

How great does that sound?

Honestly, I love making this Rotel dip whenever I'm hosting or need something to bring over to my friends and families. There's nothing quite like serving this dip warm with some tortilla chips - or some bread - and watching everyone dig into the cheesy goodness and loving every single bite.

Speaking of tortilla chips and bread, I love serving this Rotel dip with my air fryer tortilla chips and Little Caesar's crazy bread. The crunchy chips and soft bread are really the perfect pair for the cheesy dip.

Ingredients

As I mentioned earlier, this Rotel cheese dip recipe is made with only 3 ingredients. And I can almost guarantee that you'll have most - if not all - of them at your house already since they're all kitchen/pantry staples.

Anyway, here's everything you'll need to make Rotel Dip:

• ½ lb. ground beef or ground pork sausage
• 8 oz. shredded or cubed Velveeta cheese
• 4 oz. can of Rotel

Pretty simple, right?

By the way, if you have some leftover pork sausage, you can use it to make these sausage balls. And if you have some leftover Rotel tomatoes, you can use them to make this texas chicken spaghetti recipe.

Ingredient Substitutions & Suggestions

While I recommend making this Rotel dip with the ingredients listed above, there definitely are some exciting ways you can spin this recipe.

Here are some of our favorite suggestions...

switch out velveeta cheese for cream cheese or other cheeses

While this class Rotel dip is made with Velveeta cheese, you can experiment with loads of different types of cheese for different flavors including:

• Swiss cheese
• Cream cheese
• Shredded Cheddar cheese
• Or any other kind of shredded cheese

Experiment with different sausages

This Rotel dip recipe uses ground pork, but you can also use ground turkey, spicy sausage, ground beef, ground chicken, or shredded chicken to make it.

With that said, though, if you decide to use ground beef, always choose one with a low-fat content so that your Rotel dip isn't too greasy.

Spice things up

If you want to add more of a kick to your Rotel dip, you can simply add some extra green chiles or even jalapenos to it!

How to Make Rotel Dip

Alright, now it's time for the fun part - making the dip!

And, again, making this Rotel Dip recipe is about as easy as it gets. I mean, it's hard to beat a recipe that requires only 3 ingredients and less than 5 steps, right?

So let's not waste another second and get into the recipe!

Step 1: Cook The Meat

So, to get started, you'll want to heat a large skillet - or crock pot - to medium-high heat and add your ground sausage - or ground beef - to it. Then, you'll want to break the sausage up with a wooden spoon and cook it until it’s completely browned.

Also, just so you know, you don't need to add any oil to your pan before you add the meat to it. The sausage - or ground beef - contains a good amount of fat which will allow it to cook in its own juices.

Step 2: Add The rotel tomatoes and velveeta cheese

So, now that the sausage is looking good, you can add the Rotel tomatoes and Velveeta cheese to it. Then, after you've added those ingredients in there, you'll want to cook 'em together until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbling away nicely.

Step 3: Seasoning the dip

Now it's time to test the salt level of your Rotel Dip and season it if necessary. This will depend on the type of sausage you are using, as some are saltier than others.

STEP 4: getting the dip the right consistency

Once the cheese has completely melted, check that your Dip has the desired consistency. This is a very important step because nobody wants a thick, gloopy cheese dip!

If it is too thick, add a little milk and stir occasionally until it is nice and smooth. Alternatively, if the dip is too thin, you can add some more Velveeta cheese cubes to it until it reaches your desired level of thickness.

Step 5: Serving

Once your Rotel cheese dip has a perfect consistency, spoon it into a large dish and serve it with some tortilla chips or warm bread.

Enjoy!

How to Store Rotel Dip 

This recipe for Rotel dip will make enough for about 6 people to share.

So if you're bringing it to a large party or are having a lot of people over, you can easily double or triple this recipe without adding any time!

Oh, and don't worry about making too much and having leftovers because it tastes delicious the next day! You can store any leftover Rotel dip in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

How to Freeze Rotel Dip

Some people think that you can't freeze Rotel cheese dip because it has dairy in it. But, as long as you prepare it correctly, it should be absolutely fine.

Again, just allow the dip to cool naturally and then place it in a freezer-safe container. Then when you are ready to eat it, simply place the container in the refrigerator and allow it to thaw out slowly before reheating it.

How to Reheat Rotel Dip

Once you're ready to enjoy this delicious cheese dip again, it's definitely best reheated. To reheat, you can put the dip in a crock pot and set it to low heat until the cheese melts.

For a quicker method, you can put the dip in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20-second increments, stirring between each one, until the cheese has melted and is smooth.

FAQs About This Rotel Dip Recipe

Can I Adapt this Recipe to Make a Queso Dip?

Absolutely, this easy dip recipe can be adapted perfectly for a delicious queso dip. Just add taco seasoning and green onions, and serve with tortilla chips. You don't even have to add any meat to it, although I have found that queso dip with ground beef is delicious.

Do I have to use Rotel tomatoes?

No, Rotel tomatoes are simply petite diced tomatoes with green chilies, but you can use any brand of canned diced tomatoes and add your own green chilis to them. But to keep this cheese dip recipe true to its name, using the Rotel tomatoes are definitely the way to go.

Can I make this Rotel Dip in a slow cooker?

Yes, there are a number of different cooking methods which will work with this recipe. If you want to use a slow cooker (also known as a crock pot), all you need to do is put the Rotel dip ingredients in the slow cooker/crock pot, set it to medium heat cook mode, and wait until the cheese has completely melted, and the sausage is thoroughly cooked. You can then switch the slow cooker to the warm setting and dig right in!

Can I use different types of meat in my Rotel dip?

Yes, as I mentioned earlier, you can use any meat that you want! With that said, ground meat will work best in this dip, so I recommend using ground beef, ground chicken, ground sausage, ground spicy sausage, ground pork, or ground turkey.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make Rotel Dip in just a few simple steps!

This Rotel cheese dip has to be the most delicious dip ever created. I don't know if it's those tangy, spicy Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, the saltiness of the sausage, or the rich, indulgent Velveeta cheese, but something about this dip is so special. All I know is that from the first time I made it I've been hooked on it.

Anyway, I hope you like this Rotel dip as much as I do. If you give it a try, leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts!

More Easy Recipes

If you like the Tex-Mex flavors of this Rotel dip, we have some more recipes on the blog with a similar taco seasoning flavor that is just delicious.

Give one of these recipes a try next:

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• Stuffed pepper casserole
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• Burrito casserole
• Applebee's Quesadilla burger

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