Rotel Chili Cheese Dip
This 3-ingredient Rotel Chili Cheese Dip is a game day classic! Made with Rotel tomatoes, Velveeta, and canned chili, it’s rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Whip it up in minutes on the stovetop or let your slow cooker keep it warm and melty for the whole party.
No matter what else I’ve got planned for a Super Bowl party, this Rotel dip recipe is always a huge hit. It’s warm, savory, meaty, cheesy – all the good stuff! The perfect game day party snack to serve with a cold beer.
The prep could not be any easier and depending on which method you choose, the dip can be ready to serve in minutes.
We love our cheesy dips around here and I always include at least one on our game day appetizer menu. This yummy Chili Cheese Dip and recipes like my Beef Enchilada Dip and Cheesy Bean Dip are the best football food ever!
Ingredient Notes
- Canned tomatoes: Ro*Tel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies are availabe in original (mild) and hot. I typically go with mild to make a crowd-friendly dip.
- Canned chili: Use a chili with no beans. Hormel Chili is a popular choice but my favorite for this recipe is Wolf Brand Chili (pictured above). Compared to some other canned chili brands, Wolf tends to have a meatier, less watery consistency, which is ideal for dips.
- Velveeta cheese: Don’t even attempt this recipe with any other type of cheese. It’s got to be Velveeta! It melts smoothly and evenly, without becoming grainy or oily like some other cheeses and it stays melty and dippable for longer – especially in a slow cooker.
- Chips: We love this dip with tortilla chips or Fritos scoops.
How to Make Rotel Chili Cheese Dip
- Add the cubed Velveeta, drained tomatoes, and chili to a heavy large skillet (cast iron works great) or saucepan and place over low heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted.
Serving Tip
Scoop the dip into a small serving bowl or crock for serving. When ready to replenish the bowl with additional dip, reheat the remaining amount in the skillet over low heat.
Alternate Slow Cooker Directions
- Coat a small slow cooker (I used my 2.5 quart Crock-Pot) with nonstick cooking spray. Add the Velveeta, chili, and tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes or so, until completely melted.
Tips for the Best Rotel Chili Cheese Dip
Melt the Cheese Slowly – Avoid overheating Velveeta to keep the dip smooth and creamy. Melt it over low heat, stirring occasionally, or on the low setting on your slow cooker.
Spice It Up – For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce, diced jalapeños, a pinch of cayenne, or use a spicy version of Rotel.
Keep It Warm – If serving at a party, use a slow cooker on the “warm” setting to keep the dip hot and gooey. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
Garnish – If you’d like to add a little color and texture, top the dip with some diced red onion and a little finely sliced green onion or cilantro.
Storing and Reheating – Transfer leftover Chili Cheese Dip to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat the dip in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave, just until warmed through. If the dip gets too thick after chilling, stir in a little milk to keep it creamy and dippable.
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Rotel Chili Cheese Dip
This 3-ingredient Rotel Chili Cheese Dip is a game day classic! Made with Rotel tomatoes, Velveeta, and canned chili, it’s rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Whip it up in minutes on the stovetop or let your slow cooker keep it warm and melty for the whole party.
Instructions
Stovetop Method
Add ingredients to a heavy skillet (cast iron works great) or saucepan and place over LOW heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted. Scoop into a small serving bowl or crock for serving. When ready to replenish the bowl with additional dip, reheat the remaining amount in the skillet over LOW heat.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 95 kcal · Carbohydrates: 7 g · Protein: 8 g · Fat: 4 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g · Cholesterol: 16 mg · Sodium: 743 mg · Potassium: 215 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 443 IU · Vitamin C: 14 mg · Calcium: 237 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated using generic ingredients, and is an estimate not a guarantee. For more accurate results, please refer to the labels on your ingredients at home.