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Easy Rotel Dip Recipe (4 Ingredients!)

Robyn Stone

Published Sep 08, 2023

This easy Rotel Dip recipe is so quick and delicious and makes the most amazing cheese dip perfect for any occasion! Seasoned hamburger, creamy cheese, and flavorful Rotel tomatoes quickly come together for a crowd-favorite appetizer everyone loves!

Tortilla chip dipped into Rotel Dip in a white skillet. - 1

Looking for more easy dip recipes? I think you’ll love my Spinach Artichoke Dip , Buffalo Chicken Dip , and my Apple Dip . So delicious!

A favorite throw-back dip recipe from my high school years (that was a minute ago!), this Rotel Dip has been around for years. It is no wonder that it continues on as a favorite go-to recipe year after year. It is so delicious, so easy, and so versatile!

How to Make Easy Rotel Cheese Dip Recipe
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
Slow Cooker Cheese Dip!
Storage Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Easy Rotel Dip Recipe (4 Ingredients!)

How to Make Easy Rotel Cheese Dip Recipe

Ingredients

Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.

Just four ingredients are needed to make this incredibly easy dip recipe.

Ground beef – my family prefers this dip with ground beef. You can also use ground sausage or a blend of the two.
Taco seasoning – I love to add a bit of taco seasoning to this easy dip recipe to give it a bit more flavor.
Rotel tomatoes – a can of the original Rotel tomatoes with green chilies gives this dip its signature flavor and name!
Cheese – The traditional Rotel dip recipe I began making in my teens was made with Velveeta cheese that was cut into cubes. You can with cream cheese, if you prefer.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Ingredients for Rotel Dip in a skillet. - 3

Brown your meat and then add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and cook until the cheese has melted, stirring often. Remove from the heat, transfer to a serving container (if you want to), and serve with tortilla chips.

Slow Cooker Cheese Dip!

This easy cheese dip is a game day and an entertaining favorite! Prep it ahead, pour it into a slow cooker, and keep it on the warm setting while entertaining!

Creamy cheesy dip in a white dip with a tortilla chip. - 4

Storage Tips

To store. Store leftover Rotel dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop and serve.

To make ahead. Prepare the dip, cool, and store in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove and serve.

To freeze. You can freeze this dip! Allow to cool completely, pour into an airtight, freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, heat in the microwave or on the stove, and serve.

Yes! See my tip above for Slow Cooker Cheese Dip for an entertaining favorite!

You can. I prefer to use homemade taco seasoning , but you certainly can use your favorite store-bought taco seasoning packet here!

Here’s my version of the Easy Rotel Dip recipe I’ve been making for cough years! I hope you love it, too!

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound ground beef
▢ 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
▢ 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes
▢ 16 ounces Velveeta cheese , cubed

Instructions

Brown the ground beef. Add the ground beef to the skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook until browned throughout and no pink remains. Drain the meat of any excess drippings.
Make the dip. Add the taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes, and cubed Velveeta cheese to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until the cheese has melted.
Serve. Pour into serving container and serve.

Notes

Storage Tips

Slow Cooker Rotel Cheese Dip

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Enjoy! Robyn xo