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Rotel Dip

Cultural Context

Rotel Dip, a beloved American appetizer, originated in the 1970s, combining Velveeta cheese with Rotel tomatoes for a creamy, spicy dip. It's a staple at parties, game days, and family gatherings, often served with tortilla chips. This dish showcases the convenience of processed ingredients while remaining a crowd-pleaser, with many variations emerging across the country, including vegetarian adaptations.

AmericanUSappetizer
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
16 oz Velveeta cheese
10 oz Rotel tomatoes
1 lb ground beef
8 oz cream cheese
2 jalapenos
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cilantro
1 bag tortilla chips

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

Velveeta cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining creaminess.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey reduces fat while beans provide protein at a lower cost.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

Rotel tomatoes

🥗Healthier: diced tomatoes with green chilies

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Diced tomatoes provide similar flavor without added cost.

1

Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

2

Drain excess fat from the skillet and return to heat.

3

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef, cooking until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

4

Stir in diced jalapenos, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and salt, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5

Reduce heat to low and add Velveeta cheese and cream cheese, stirring until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.

6

Incorporate Rotel tomatoes and mix well, heating through for another 2-3 minutes.

7

Transfer dip to a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro.

8

Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Velveeta DipCheesy Rotel Dip

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