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Skillet of Rotel Dip garnished with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and sliced jalapenos. Tortilla chips and tomatoes beside.
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Rotel Dip

This simple Rotel Dip is perfect to make for parties. It comes together easily and is always a huge hit!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced, optional
  • 2 pounds block processed cheese such as Velveeta, cubed
  • 20 ounces canned tomatoes with green chiles such as Rotel, two 10 ounce cans
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat (see note), cook the ground beef, breaking it up, for 4 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, cooking for 5 minutes until the onion is soft. Drain the excess grease.
    1 pound ground beef, 1 medium yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves
  • Reduce the heat to low and add in the cheese, tomatoes, and chili powder. Stir consistently until the cheese is completely melted.
    2 pounds block processed cheese, 20 ounces canned tomatoes with green chiles, 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Notes

I used my 10.25 inch Lodge pan and it just fit perfectly as you can see. It holds roughly 9 cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 1mg