This amazing classic Rotel Dip Recipe is made with just five simple ingredients and is always a hit on movie night or game day. You can heat it slowly and easily in a crockpot or quickly on the stovetop or in the microwave. This easy dip recipe is so full of flavor, and it can be customized to suit your taste with extra spices, green chilies, or jalapenos. It is always one of the first dishes gone, but no worries, you can whip up a replacement batch in no time at all.
Fall is almost here, and with it comes lots of delectable gameday and tailgating snacks! Can you say yippee? We love to serve this dip at our get-togethers with Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies, Veggie Pizza, and Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings.
Rotel Dip Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need ground sausage or ground beef, taco seasoning, rotel tomatoes, salsa-style tomatoes or salsa, and Velevetta Cheese.
How to Make Rotel Dip in the Crock Pot
It just doesn’t get any easier than this. Simply brown the ground sausage and then add it to a crock pot with the taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes, salsa-style tomatoes, and Velveeta cheese. Cover the crock pot, turn it to high, and cook for a couple of hours or until the cheese is melted and the dip is hot.
How to Make Rotel Dip on the Stovetop
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground sausage or hamburger and drain any excess grease. Add the taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes, salsa-style tomatoes, and Velveeta Cheese to the skillet. Cook over medium-low heat until melted and hot, stirring frequently.
How to Make Rotel Dip in the Microwave
Cook the ground sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease. Then add the ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, salsa-style tomatoes, and Velveeta Cheese to a microwave-safe container or bowl. Heat for about 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the dip is heated through.
Recipe notes and variations
- I like to use Jimmy Dean All Natural Pork Sausage, but any mildly flavored pork sausage works well, including hot. Feel free to substitute ground beef, ground turkey, or a mixture of these meats.
- Canned salsa-style tomatoes are in the same aisle as the other canned tomatoes. If they are difficult to find, add another can of Rotel Tomatoes, petite diced tomatoes, or an equivalent amount of your favorite tomato-based jarred salsa and a small can of green chilis.
- For added flavor, use homemade taco seasoning.
- Once the cheese is melted and the dip is hot in the crock pot turn the crock to warm and stir every hour.
- For an extra creamy version, add 8 ounces of cream cheese cut into cubes.
- If the dip gets too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk or chicken broth at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
- If cooking on the stovetop or in the microwave, this dip can be reheated multiple times.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the crock pot, microwave at reduced power, or on the stovetop over low heat.
Or freeze for up to 3 months when stored in a heavy-duty freezer container. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the crock-pot, microwave at reduced power, or on the stovetop over low heat.
What to serve with Rotel Dip
- Chips – crackers, tortilla chips, corn chips (preferably scoops), bagel chips, pita chips, Easy Crostini
- Veggies – carrots, celery, cauliflower, broccoli, green onions, bell peppers
- Potatoes – baked, French Fries, Air Fryer Potato Wedges, tater tots
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Rotel Cheese Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground sausage see notes
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 10 ounce can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 15 ounce can salsa style tomatoes (see notes)
- 16 ounces cubed Velveeta cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground sausage over medium heat.
- Add it to a crock pot with the taco seasoning, Rotel Tomatoes, salsa-style tomatoes, and Velveeta cheese. Cover and turn to high heat.
- Cook for 2 hours or until the cheese is melted and the dip is hot.
Notes
- Stovetop Method - Brown the ground sausage or hamburger and drain any excess grease. Add the taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes, salsa-style tomatoes, and Velveeta Cheese to the skillet. Cook over medium-low heat until melted and hot, stirring frequently.
- Microwave Method - Brown the ground sausage or hamburger and drain any excess grease. Add the ground sausage, Rotel tomatoes, salsa-style tomatoes, and Velveeta Cheese to a microwave-safe container or bowl. Heat for about 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the dip is heated through.
- I like to use Jimmy Dean All Natural Pork Sausage, but any mildly flavored pork sausage works well, including hot. Feel free to substitute ground beef or a mixture of the two.
- Canned salsa-style tomatoes are in the same aisle as the other canned tomatoes. If they are difficult to find, add another can of Rotel Tomatoes with green chilies or an equivalent amount of your favorite tomato-based jarred salsa.
- Once the cheese is melted and the dip is hot in the crock pot, turn the crock to warm.
- If cooking on the stovetop or in the microwave, this dip can be reheated multiple times.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Or freezer for up to 3 months when stored in a heavy-duty freezer container.
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Kay
Delicious dip recipe. Thanks a lot for sharing. We enjoyed the heck out of it!
Angie
This is such an easy dip and always tastes great whenever we make it! I know we’ll be making it again when we host our annual Super Bowl party too – it’s always perfect for feeding a crowd!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Angie! It is a favorite of ours as well.
Tweenselmom
I was curious why was the recipe called Rotel dip? Is it a brand of cheese?
Beth Pierce
It is a brand of tomatoes and green chilies.
Fransic verso
What an easy and delicious dip. So yummy with homemade tortilla chips! Thanks for sharing.
Bedabrata Chakraborty
A good dip can enhance any boring meal. I am loving the recipe but can someone suggest a version with cheese substitute?
Jan
Cream cheese and cheddar
Ivan Carlo Manio Jose
Oh wow, that looks like an extremely savory dip. I’d want to dip anything in it — grilled meat, fish. chips, even vegetables! Thank you so much for sharing this easy-to-do recipe.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Ivan!
Clarice
This looks good! I haven’t really tried making one but I am happy that it’s easy to make. We don’t have a slow cooker so, will just make it using the stove. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Happy to know that we can keep it for up to 4 days.
Alita
This is one of the easiest dips I’ve ever made that impressed my friends and family. Thank you so much Beth.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine!
brianne
Wow, this quick and easy homemade Rotel dip is loaded with cheesy goodness. We all loved it.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Brianne!
Ivana
Delicious! I don’t like using a microwave and don’t even have one so it’s great to have to other methods to choose from. Now I just need to think about what to dip in the sauce, thanks for this excellent recipe.
Barbie
That Rotel Dip recipe sounds absolutely delicious. I love that it can be made in different ways and the crock pot option is so convenient. I can’t wait to try it out!
SONIA SEIVWRIGHT
Wow, this Rotel Dip Recipe sounds fabulous! I love that it’s so easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. It’s perfect for a movie night or game day get-together. I can see why it’s always one of the first dishes gone, but it’s great to know that it’s so simple to make a replacement batch. I’ll definitely have to give this recipe a try!
Debbie
This sounds so yummy for football season and for a quick take along for a party. I love a good, classic Rotel Dip recipe that’s easy and with limited ingredients. Can’t wait to make this one!
Karen Havling
I’m vegetarian, so I sub 2 cans Bush’s Chili Beans – mash with potato masher, in place of the sausage and can of tomatoes. All my non-vegetarian friends love it too!
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip! My readers appreciate it!
April
This was so yummy! I am making it again for our next get together with family.
Jona Shares
This was delicious and easy. The sausage is so much better than ground beef. Thanks for the great recipe.