Description
Creamy Rotel dip brings southwestern comfort straight to game day tables with its irresistible blend of melted cheese and zesty tomatoes. Spicy and smooth textures combine perfectly, promising delicious moments that hungry guests will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef, sausage, or a mix of both
Cheese and Tomato Base:
- 16 ounces (450 g) Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 can (10 ounces or 283 g) Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or taco seasoning
- ½ cup (60 grams) diced onions or bell peppers (sauteed with the meat)
- Chopped jalapenos
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef or sausage in a spacious skillet, ensuring the meat is thoroughly cooked and crumbled into small, uniform pieces.
- Carefully drain off the accumulated fatty residue, leaving behind the perfectly seasoned meat base.
- Lower the heat and introduce cream cheese, stirring gently to create a smooth, velvety foundation for the dip.
- Pour in the Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, allowing the vibrant mixture to meld seamlessly with the meat and cream cheese.
- Continue stirring consistently, helping the ingredients combine into a rich, creamy texture that promises bold, zesty flavors.
- Simmer the mixture for several minutes, allowing the components to fully integrate and develop a harmonious taste profile.
- Transfer the warm, inviting dip to a serving bowl, ensuring it remains hot and ready for tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable dippers.
- Garnish with optional chopped cilantro or green onions for an extra layer of freshness and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while the dip maintains its luxurious, creamy consistency and tantalizing warmth.
Notes
- Opt for leaner ground beef (90/10) to reduce overall fat content while maintaining delicious flavor.
- Consider using turkey sausage or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier protein alternative that still brings robust taste.
- Drain meat thoroughly using a colander lined with paper towels to remove maximum grease and prevent a watery dip texture.
- Experiment with different meat combinations like half ground beef and half chorizo for a more complex, spicy profile that elevates the traditional recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg