Slow Cooker Rotel Dip

Of all the dips I’ve made over the years, this Velveeta Rotel dip recipe is the one that everyone goes crazy over. It’s my favorite appetizer for every sports party and holiday event. I also love that you can make it ahead, which means I can just dump everything in a crockpot and forget it! 

If you’re looking for a crockpot Rotel dip made with sausage, try my recipe for Cream Cheese Sausage Dip. For a hearty spread with black beans, be sure to give Cowboy Queso a whirl! 

What You’ll Need

• Velveeta Cheese: Creates the smoothest base that gives you that creamy Rotel cheese dip texture.
• Cream Cheese: Adds thickness and helps the mixture stay scoopable.
• Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chiles: Choose your spice level based on who’s invited to the party.
• Ground Beef: Adds richness that makes everything heartier and more satisfying. For more heat, sub spicy sausage.
• Ground Cumin: Gives it another layer of flavor, can sub taco seasoning.
• Garlic Powder: Enhances the other ingredients.

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Step by Step Instructions

1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned and crumbly, then drain the excess grease. Add the cooked ground beef, Velveeta cubes, cream cheese and Rotel to the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook everything on low until melted, then stir until everything blends into smooth and cheesy perfection.
3. Switch the slow cooker to warm for serving so the dip stays hot and creamy. Top with ground beef sprinkles and red peppers, then serve straight from the crockpot.
4. Alternatively, you can pour the dip into a bowl and serve with tortilla chips and sweet red pepper halves.

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Favorite Dippers

• Tortilla chips are a classic dipper and never fail.
• Pretzel bites, soft pretzels, and crunchy pretzel twists soak up the cheese beautifully.
• Fresh veggies like celery sticks, bell peppers and carrots are always a hit.
• Pita chips, toasted baguette slices and crackers work great too.

Make It Yours!

• Swap the ground beef for sausage to get a different flavor.
• Add shredded cheddar or pepper jack for more cheesy depth.
• Stir in black beans, corn, or cilantro to give it a Tex Mex twist.
• Add diced jalapeños, chipotle powder, or hot sauce if you want a spicy kick.
• For extra zest, stir in a spoonful of taco sauce or enchilada sauce.

Serving Ideas

1. Create a Game Day Bar with chips, pretzels, veggies and toppings like jalapeños, sour cream and cilantro.
2. Make a Holiday Hot Dip Station alongside other warm appetizers like Pepperoni Pizza Dip and Philly Cheesesteak Dip.
3. Serve it for Taco Tuesday and use it as a drizzle for nachos, tacos and burritos.
4. Use leftovers as a topping for the easiest loaded potato ever.
5. Spoon it over grilled chicken or burgers for cheesy Tex Mex flavor.

Dip Tips

• Velveeta melts smoother and doesn’t separate which gives you that restaurant style texture. Slice the Velveeta into cubes so it melts evenly and quickly.
• If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk.
• If the mixture becomes too thin, stir in extra cream cheese or shredded cheddar.
• Stir occasionally during cooking for the best texture, and also while warming in the crockpot to keep it creamy.

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