This 3-ingredient Rotel Dip recipe combines creamy Velveeta cheese and the zesty flavor of Rotel tomatoes and spicy sausage for a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make dip perfect for game days and gatherings.
An Easy Creamy Cheese Dip
Whip up a batch of this Rotel Dip Recipe for get-togethers, potlucks, and Super Bowl parties. It’s even perfect for an everyday snack! You can also double it for leftovers for the next day!
Queso dip is perfect by itself but with the addition of spicy sausage and Rotel, this hot cheesy dip becomes ten times better.
Whether you’re using crackers, veggies, or tortilla chips, this Rotel cheese dip recipe is the best!
If you love spicy cheese dips, make sure and also check out everyone’s favorite Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe. We make it several times a year! For more Tex-Mex flavors, you’ll love my Easy Jalapeño Popper Dip.
Rotel Dip Recipe Ingredients
You only need 3 simple ingredients for this cheesy rotel dip that you probably have on hand!
- Velvetta Cheese – processed cheese product
- Rotel Original diced tomatoes – Rotel Tomatoes, are petite diced tomatoes with green chilis and spices. They’re a little spice, almost like salsa! You can get them without spice, too.
- Sausage – pork sausage ( I like spicy the best!)
If you like spicy recipes, you can also add in some green chiles as well as an extra can of rotel tomatoes. Some people even add in some taco seasoning for a little bit of extra flavor.
How to Make Rotel Dip
This is one of the easiest dips to make…promise! Plus you can add in a few variations to mix it
- Brown the Sausage: Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add the Ingredients: Stir in the Rotel tomatoes and cheese, mixing them with the browned sausage.
- Melt the Cheese: Continue cooking on low heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese is fully melted and smooth.
- Serve: Enjoy with cut-up veggies, crackers, or tortilla chips!
Microwave Instructions
- Brown the Sausage : Cook it separately on the stove before starting with the microwave process.
- Combine Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the Rotel tomatoes, cheese (Velveeta works best), and cooked sausage.
- Microwave in Intervals: Microwave the mixture on high in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between each interval to prevent burning and ensure even melting. Continue until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth (this usually takes about 3-5 minutes total).
- Serve: Once melted and well combined, serve the dip with veggies, crackers, or tortilla chips.
Tips + Variations
- Rotel Cheese Dip with Ground Beef – change up the sausage with ground beef for a milder version of this dip
- Rotel Dip with Cream Cheese – you can substitute cream cheese for the Velvetta in this recipe. It will have a slightly different taste but will still be great!
- Serve with veggies – Leave the chips in the bag and use chopped-up veggies to serve with this dip instead.
How to Store Rotel Dip:
- Let it Cool: Allow the Rotel dip to cool to room temperature before storing.
- Transfer to an Airtight Container: Place the dip in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Refrigerate: Store the dip in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat Before Serving: To reheat, warm the dip in a skillet over low heat or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each to ensure even heating. You may need to add a splash of milk or water to help it regain its creamy texture.
Note: Avoid freezing Rotel dip, as the cheese can become grainy once thawed.
Frequently Asked Questions
This dip can also be made in the slow cooker! Just add your browned sausage, cheese, and Rotel tomatoes to a mini crockpot and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Be sure to stir occasionally until it’s melted. Once melted, set the slow cooker to the warm setting so it doesn’t burn.
A great way to keep this easy dip recipe warm after cooking it on the stovetop is to use your slow cooker! Just add the cooked dip to the crock and set on warm.
I like to chop up some green onions as well as add some sriracha sauce to make it more of a medium heat flavoring.
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Rotel Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Velveeta
- 10 ounce Rotel
- 1 pound sausage
Instructions
- Brown sausage in a skillet on the stove.
- Add Rotel tomatoes and cheese to the skillet with the sausage.
- Continue to cook on low, stirring often until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with cut-up veggies, crackers, or tortilla chips!
I’ve been making a similar dip for several years. I am vegetarian, so instead of sausage, I use 1 large can (27oz) of Bush’s Best Chili Beans (drain off some of the juice and mash with a potato masher). Everyone loves my cheesy bean dip.
What about draining the grease off the sausage?
We don’t find it necessary for this recipe, but you definitely can!
Amazing!!!
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!
Can I use cheez whiz??
We don’t recommend it! The taste and texture won’t be the same.
16oz of cheese or 32oz?
16 oz for one batch!