Easy Creamy Queso Dip Recipe with Velveeta and Rotel
A quick and easy creamy queso dip made with Velveeta cheese and Rotel tomatoes, perfect for parties and game nights. This dump and stir recipe delivers a smooth, mildly spicy dip that’s a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Velveeta Cheese, cubed
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cube the Velveeta cheese into roughly 1-inch pieces. Open the can of Rotel and stir.
- Warm 1/2 cup milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
- Slowly add the cubed Velveeta to the warm milk, stirring constantly until melted and smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the entire can of Rotel, including juices.
- Add ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. If using, add fresh jalapeño. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Keep the dip warm on the lowest heat or transfer to a serving bowl. Stir occasionally and serve warm.
Notes
Warm the milk before adding cheese to prevent clumping. Stir constantly over low heat to avoid grainy texture. Add a splash of milk if dip thickens too much. Can be kept warm in a slow cooker for parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 7
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