Description
Rotel dip brings creamy, spicy comfort to game day gatherings with melted cheese and zesty tomatoes. Southwestern flavors merge perfectly, creating an irresistible crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, sausage, or mix of both
- 16 oz (450 g) Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 can (10 oz or 283 g) Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp chili powder or taco seasoning
- ½ cup (60 g) diced onions or bell peppers (sauteed with meat)
- Chopped jalapenos
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Skillfully brown ground beef or sausage in a large skillet, meticulously breaking down the protein into fine, even crumbles for optimal texture and flavor distribution.
- Cheese Integration: Reduce heat and gently fold cream cheese into the cooked meat, creating a silky, uniform base that promises a luxurious mouthfeel.
- Tomato Fusion: Introduce Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, stirring continuously to marry the spicy, tangy elements with the creamy meat mixture.
- Flavor Development: Simmer the combined ingredients for several minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify, transforming the dip into a harmonious, zesty delicacy.
- Presentation: Transfer the piping hot dip to a serving vessel, garnishing with optional chopped cilantro or green onions to elevate both visual appeal and aromatic complexity.
- Serving: Offer immediately alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités, ensuring guests can savor the dip’s optimal temperature and creamy consistency.
Notes
- Drain Meat Thoroughly: Remove excess fat completely to prevent a greasy texture and ensure a clean, rich flavor profile.
- Achieve Smooth Melting: Reduce heat when adding cream cheese to prevent burning and create a perfectly creamy consistency without lumps.
- Experiment with Protein Variations: Swap ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- Control Spice Level: Adjust heat by choosing mild or hot Rotel tomatoes, or mix different varieties to customize the dip’s spiciness for various taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg