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Bowl of creamy Rotel cheese dip topped with chopped tomatoes, jalapeño slices, red onion, and cilantro, surrounded by tortilla chips.

Rotel Cheese Dip

A classic rotel cheese dip made with velveeta cheese and a can of rotel tomatoes, ready on the stove, microwave, or slow cooker.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crowd pleasing appetizer, easy party dip, football snacks, game day appetizer, holiday entertaining food, make ahead party food, slow cooker appetizer, two ingredient dip, warm cheese dip
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Jennifer Locklin

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Ingredients

Instructions

Microwave Instructions

    Combine Ingredients

    • Place the undrained tomatoes and green chilies and the cubed cheese in a microwave-safe bowl.
      1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, 16 ounces Velveeta Cheese

    Heat and Stir

    • Microwave on high for 1 minute.
    • Stir well and continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until fully melted and smooth, 2–3 minutes total.

    Serve

    • Serve warm.

    Slow Cooker Instructions (Drew Barrymore “Beautiful” 10-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker)

      Combine Ingredients

      • Add the undrained tomatoes and green chilies and the cubed cheese to the inner pot.

      Cook

      • Select the Slow Cook function and set to Low.
      • Cover and cook for 30–45 minutes, stirring every 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth.

      Hold for Serving

      • Switch to the Keep Warm setting for serving.

      Stovetop Instructions

        Combine Ingredients

        • Add the undrained tomatoes and green chilies and the cubed cheese to a medium saucepan.

        Heat and Melt

        • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.

        Serve

        • Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.

        Notes

        Substitutions
        • Use mild or hot diced tomatoes and green chilies to adjust heat level.
        • Substitute processed cheese with a blend of shredded American cheese and cream cheese for a similar texture.
        Serving Suggestions and Pairings
        • Serve with tortilla chips, corn chips, or pretzel bites.
        • Use as a topping for nachos, baked potatoes, burgers, or hot dogs.
        Storage and Freezing
        • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
        • Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring frequently.
        • Freezing is not recommended, as the texture may separate when thawed.

        Nutrition

        Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 0.001g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 325mg | Iron: 0.1mg

        *Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.