Creamy Crockpot Rotel Dip (Printable Version)

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

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 16 oz (1 lb) 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 It:

01 - If including meat, brown the ground beef or pork 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, and the entire can of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (including juices) to the slow cooker. Add the cooked meat if using.
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 to prevent sticking and ensure even melting, until all cheeses are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
05 - Keep the slow cooker on the warm setting during serving. Offer alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It is genuinely impossible to mess up, which makes it the most relaxed party food you will ever make.
  • The combination of cream cheese and processed cheese creates a texture that stays silky smooth even after sitting out for hours.
02 -
  • Resist the urge to cook on high heat because the cheeses can scorch on the bottom while staying cold in the middle.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave at thirty second intervals with a quick stir between each round.
03 -
  • Spray the crockpot insert with a light coating of nonstick spray before adding anything and cleanup will take thirty seconds instead of thirty minutes.
  • If the dip seems too thick after melting, stir in a splash of milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the consistency you want.

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