Creamy Crockpot Rotel Dip (Printable)
Slow-cooked cheesy dip with zesty tomatoes and green chilies, perfect for game day gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 Steps:
01 - If using meat, brown the ground beef or sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
02 - Add the cooked meat (if using), cubed processed cheese, cream cheese, and the entire can of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (including juices) to the slow cooker.
03 - Sprinkle in the garlic powder and black pepper, distributing evenly over the ingredients.
04 - Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the cheeses are fully melted and the dip is smooth and creamy throughout.
05 - Keep warm in the crockpot and serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It feeds a crowd with almost zero effort and makes you look like you planned way more than you actually did.
- The slow cooker does all the work while you enjoy your own party instead of standing at the stove.
02 -
- Cutting the cheese into small uniform cubes before adding them speeds up the melting process dramatically and prevents stubborn lumps.
- Resist the urge to crank the crockpot to high because slow and low gives you that velvety texture without scorching the bottom.
03 -
- Stir from the bottom of the crockpot every forty five minutes or so because cheese loves to catch and stick where the heat touches.
- A light coat of cooking spray on the crockpot insert before adding anything makes cleanup almost effortless.