Rotel Dip
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Rotel dip made with creamy Velveeta, spicy Rotel, and ground sausage or beef is a simple but delicious party staple!
This easy rotel dip recipe is a must have at any get together! Serve it with other favorites like sweet and sour meatballs, cucumber sandwiches, and French dip sliders!
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Rotel Dip
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Why you’ll love this cheesy dip!
📌 Only three simple ingredients you might already have at home.
📌 Easy to adapt to your family’s personal tastes.
📌 Only takes about 10 minutes to make.
Rotel Dip Ingredients
- Meat – Ground pork sausage (or ground beef). We’re partial to mild or sweet sausage but spicy is delicious too.
- Cheese – Block American cheese (like Velveeta), cubed. Off-brand works just fine in this recipe but it does need to be American-style cheese.
- Rotel – Canned tomatoes and chilies. Many grocery chains have their own generic version.
How do you make rotel dip? (step-by-step directions)
⭐ First, in a large skillet brown the pork sausage over medium heat. Drain off excess grease.
⭐ Next, add the Rotel and Velveeta to the skillet.
⭐ Then, continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the cheese has melted and the dip is heated through.
⭐ Finally, serve with your favorite chips and crackers.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Preparation
Can you make sausage rotel dip ahead of time?
You can make the dip up to a couple days in advance and store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Reheat on medium-low heat on the stove top.
What type of meat for chili cheese dip?
We typically use mild ground pork sausage (or sometimes mild breakfast sausage – you’re going to have to trust me on this one!). But sweet or spicy Italian sausage is also yummy.
In a pinch you could also use ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken.
Storage and leftovers
Should rotel cheese dip be refrigerated?
Leftover dip should definitely be refrigerated. If the dip was left at room temperature in excess of two hours, leftovers should be discarded.
Can you freeze rotel dip?
To freeze the dip, allow it to cool completely then freeze in an air-tight container for up to several months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a pot on the stove over medium heat.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
✅ Add a pound of cooked pasta for a quick and easy dinner recipe
✅ Try it with chicken or turkey sausage for a healthier version
✅ Swap the rotel for a jar of salsa for a Tex-Mex kick
What to eat with velveeta rotel dip (serving suggestions)
This is a great party dip! Serve it with tortilla chips and crackers alongside sweet and sour meatballs, cucumber sandwiches, and French dip sliders.
Other awesome sausage recipes
- Crockpot stuffed shells
- Sausage balls
- Breakfast burrito recipe
- Pumpkin sausage pasta
- Italian sausage soup
- See all our easy recipes with sausage
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- Sloppy joe dip
- Chili cheese dip recipe
- Cheesecake dip
- Jalapeno popper dip
- Brownie batter dip
- Everything bagel dip
- Sloppy joe dip
- See all our yummy dip recipes
Tools we love
- Santoku knife – My favorite knife for cutting vegetables! This knife is the perfect size and shape, handles great, and is super reasonably priced.
- 6.5 Quart dutch oven – This enameled cast iron dutch oven can go from stove top to oven, and look beautiful doing it.
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How to Make Rotel Dip
Rotel Dip
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage or ground beef
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1 can Rotel Tomatoes with Chilies 10 ounces (NOT drained)
Instructions
- In a large skillet brown the pork sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into small bits with a spatula as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease and return skillet to stove top.
- Add the Rotel and the Velveeta to the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the cheese has melted and the dip is heated through.
Notes
- Brown ground sausage or beef in a skillet and drain off the excess grease.
- Add browned meat, cubed Velveeta, and Rotel to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 - 3 hours.
- Stir before serving and whisk in milk or water to thin as necessary.
Nutrition
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this is the best party food I have ever made and all my friends love it so much
This is great for any occasion!! I could eat way more than I should!! It so cheesy & delicious!!