EASY Rotel Dip – A Lovely Mess

If I needed to choose one nostalgic meals that jogs my memory of household gatherings at my grandma’s home, it will be Rotel Cheese Dip. Made with Velveeta cheese, rotel tomatoes and spices—this dip is simple to make to your subsequent get together. You could make this in a gradual cooker (or crock pot) or just in a big pot or skillet on the stovetop. With solely 2 primary substances this get together dip couldn’t be simpler to make!

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What is Rotel Cheese Dip?

I’ve seen folks name this various things, like “cowboy dip” or “ugly dip,” however in our household, we simply name it Rotel. It’s manufactured from Velveeta, a can of Rotel tomatoes, and a pair spices and herbs.

Rotel Dip Ingredients

• Velveeta cheese – processed cheese
• Rotel tomatoes – Mexican model canned tomatoes
• Water – to make the dip thinner so it’s much less like a selection
• Chili powder
• Cayenne – elective however I like somewhat spice
• Cilantro – contemporary

How to make Rotel Dip

My grandmother normally makes this in a crockpot (or gradual cooker) by including all of the substances and cooking on low till melted. This is a superb possibility if you wish to have this dip sitting out, however nonetheless heat throughout an extended get together or gathering.

Another possibility is to make Rotel cheese dip on the stovetop. You simply add all of the substances to a pan and soften on low warmth, stirring each every now and then.

Can You Make Rotel Cheese Dip Without Velveeta?

I would be the first to confess that we all the time make this with Velveeta (processed cheese). It’s not an ingredient I exploit typically—in truth, that is in all probability one of many solely recipes I exploit it in. But there’s simply one thing somewhat nostalgic about it to me.

That being mentioned, you’ll be able to substitute the processed cheese for cream cheese and somewhat shredded cheddar. The consistency might be somewhat completely different, but it surely’s nonetheless scrumptious.

My household sometimes makes this dip with out meat. But, if you wish to add some cooked floor beef, sausage, or a vegetarian floor meat to this dip, it’s an amazing addition!

And, I’m curious, what number of of you make this dip at household get-togethers? I type of consider it as a Midwest factor, however actually I’m not even positive that’s true.

So, let me know within the feedback if your loved ones makes a model of this too. xo. Emma