With just three main ingredients and 15 minutes, you can have the most classic party dip ready to serve. Perfect for any last-minute parties, impromptu movie marathons, or any odd Thursday night, Ro-Tel Dip is perhaps the easiest dip to assemble, heat up, and dive into. Plus, it all comes together in one pot, so you can say goodbye to washing all those extra dishes and say hello to enjoying the rest of your day. It’s also the perfect dip to make and keep warm in a slow cooker for events that run hours long (Super Bowl Sunday, anyone?). But even if this dip might be simple to put together, I’ve found a few ways to take it truly over the top—here’s everything you need to know:
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How To Make Ro-Tel Dip
INGREDIENTS
- Ground Beef: I suggest using lean ground beef since the fat will be drained in this recipe. Alternatively, beef can be swapped for pork sausage if you prefer pork flavor over beef.
- Ro-Tel: One can of Ro-Tel tomatoes adds just enough tomatoes and green chiles for a balanced dip. Add the entire can, juices and all, to the pot. Can’t find Ro-Tel at the store? You can also use petite diced tomatoes instead.
- Velveeta Cheese: Velveeta cheese melts the best for dips, so this recipe calls for 1 pound. Make sure to get the original yellow Velveeta so the final cheese sauce is yellow, not the queso blanco—that will pick up the color of the ground beef.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, stirring frequently, until browned, which will take about 5 minutes. Drain and discard the fat, leaving the ground beef in the pot.
Next, you’ll reduce the heat to medium, then add your Ro-Tel (or canned diced tomatoes) and Velveeta cheese. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted and incorporated, for about another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the chili powder (if using).
Serve the dip warm in the skillet or a serving bowl. Top with cilantro (if using) and serve with chips alongside.
The full list of ingredients and instructions can be found in the recipe below.
Recipe Tips
- Add a bit more spice and kick. Chili powder, taco seasoning, or Cajun seasoning would also add a bit more spice and heat to this dip, depending on what flavor direction you’re in the mood for. And if you like your dip with even more kick, you can even finely chop a jalapeño and add it to the dip at the end.
- Cut through the richness. Want to add a bit of freshness to your dip? Add some pico de gallo and or finely chopped cilantro. They’re more than just a garnish, and will add an herbaceous dimension to this otherwise super simple dip.
Storage
Lucky to have some leftover Ro-Tel dip? You can store this dip in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.