Creamy Crockpot Rotel Dip (Printable Version)

Rich, cheesy slow-cooked dip with zesty tomatoes and green chilies, perfect for game day gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 16 oz processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, cubed

→ Canned Goods

03 - 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

→ Meats (Optional)

04 - 1/2 lb ground beef or pork sausage (optional)

→ Spices

05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

# How to Make:

01 - If including meat, brown the ground beef or sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
02 - Add the cubed processed cheese, cubed cream cheese, the entire can of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (including juices), and the cooked meat (if using) into the slow cooker.
03 - Sprinkle the garlic powder and black pepper evenly over the contents of the slow cooker.
04 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until all the cheeses are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
05 - Keep the dip warm in the slow cooker on the keep-warm setting. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Two hours in the crockpot and almost zero hands on work means you can focus on your guests instead of the stove.
  • The balance of creamy cheese and zesty Rotel tomatoes hits that crave worthy spot between comfort food and something with a little kick.
02 -
  • Resist the urge to cook on high heat because the cheese will scorch on the bottom and develop a bitter film no amount of stirring can fix.
  • Cubing the cheese while it is cold from the fridge makes it easier to handle and helps it melt more evenly throughout the dip.
03 -
  • Grease your crockpot insert lightly with cooking spray before adding anything to make cleanup almost effortless.
  • Let the dip rest for ten minutes after cooking before serving because the flavors meld and the texture settles into something scoopable rather than runny.

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