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Rotel Dip Recipe

Here is a complete Rotel Dip Recipe with all the necessary ingredients, equipment, and instructions:
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Tex-Mex Cuisine
Servings 8
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet (if using ground beef or sausage)
  • Medium-sized saucepan or slow cooker
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board (for cubing the cheese)
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or sausage optional for a meatier dip
  • 1 can 10 oz Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 block 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup milk optional for a creamier consistency
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions
 

  • Step 1 (Cook the Meat): Cook ground beef or sausage if using in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with spatula until browned and cooked through. No need to use cornstarch, etc in here because you are going to make your chili and drain off any extra fat.
  • Step 2 (Melt the Cheese): In a medium saucepan over low heat, Combine Velveeta in small cubes. Stir from time to time so that it does not burn.
  • Step 3 (Add Rotel): Once the cheese is starting to melt, add an un-drained can of Rotel tomatoes and green chilies. Stir well to combine.
  • Step 4 (Combine Ingredients): Combine the cooked ground beef or sausage with the cheese and Rotel. Mix together till well combined For a creamier mixture, you could add 1/4 cup milk.
  • Step 5 (Serve): Serve with chips, or keep warm in a slow cooker. If desired, spoon into a serving bowl with tortilla chips and serve.

Notes

Optional Add-Ins:
  • Chopped jalapeƱos for extra heat
  • Diced onions or bell peppers for more texture
  • Sour cream for creaminess
    rotel_dip_recipe_ Enjoy your delicious Rotel Dip Recipe at your next gathering!
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