Description
Creamy Rotel dip delivers a zesty southwestern kick that turns any gathering into a flavor fiesta. Cheese, tomatoes, and green chiles mingle perfectly, creating a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll want to devour with crispy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) Velveeta cheese
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
Optional Garnish/Additions:
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Spices/Seasonings:
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Dice the Velveeta cheese into uniform, bite-sized cubes to ensure even melting.
- Transfer the cubed cheese and Rotel tomatoes into a microwave-safe container, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Place the mixture in the microwave and heat on high power for 2-3 minutes, pausing halfway to stir and prevent cheese from sticking or burning.
- Gently mix the melted cheese and tomatoes until smooth and fully incorporated, creating a creamy, vibrant dip.
- Allow the dip to rest for 1-2 minutes to reach an ideal serving temperature and slightly thicken.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and pair immediately with crisp tortilla chips for optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Cube the Velveeta cheese into similar-sized pieces to ensure even melting and consistent texture.
- Choose a microwave-safe bowl that allows enough space for stirring without spilling during the heating process.
- For a spicier version, opt for the hot or original Rotel tomatoes instead of the mild variety.
- Prevent cheese from burning by stirring halfway through microwaving and watching carefully to maintain smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg