Tasty Queso Velveeta Rotel Dip
Get ready to impress your taste buds with this crowd-pleasing Tasty Queso Velveeta Rotel Dip—a rich, creamy dip brimming with bold Tex-Mex flavors! Featuring silky Velveeta cheese, zesty Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, and savory spiced ground beef, this easy appetizer strikes the perfect balance of cheesy, tangy, and hearty goodness. A hint of cumin, paprika, and optional jalapeño brings an irresistible kick, while onion and garlic add depth to every bite. Perfect for game day, parties, or casual snacking, this quick dip takes just 25 minutes to prepare and is best served hot with a generous helping of crunchy tortilla chips. Make this ultimate queso dip your go-to recipe for entertaining, and watch it disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese
- 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 0.5 lbs ground beef
- 0.5 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 small jalapeño (optional)
- 1 bag tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop the optional jalapeño, if using.
In a medium-sized skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Season the ground beef mixture with cumin and paprika, stirring to combine. If using chopped jalapeño, add it now for extra heat.
Cube the Velveeta cheese into 1-inch chunks and place them in a medium saucepan or slow cooker.
Pour the can of Rotel (undrained) over the Velveeta cheese.
Transfer the cooked ground beef mixture to the saucepan or slow cooker with the cheese and Rotel.
Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is fully melted and all ingredients are well combined. This should take about 10 minutes on the stovetop or longer in a slow cooker on low heat.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. For more heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some hot sauce.
Serve the queso dip hot with tortilla chips on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.4 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.3 g | 451% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 474 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 8452 mg | 367% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.4 g | ||
| Protein | 137.8 g | 276% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2692 mg | 207% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1542 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
