This classic Velveeta queso dip recipe is made with just two ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes! Instant gratification! It's an essential part of Cinco de Mayo, tailgating, and game day!
10ouncesRoTel tomatoesor favorite canned diced tomatoes and chiles
Instructions
Microwave
Cube the Velveta and put it in a microwave safe bowl
Open the can of Rotel and pour it in - no need to drain.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Stir.
Return to the microwave and cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
Stir. If it's not all the way melted microwave it for a few seconds more.
Add to a slow cooker and keep on the warm setting.
Crock-Pot
Cube the Velveeta.
Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
Add the Velveeta to the slow cooker.
Dump in the ROTEL.
Cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, or until the cheese is melted.
Stir.
Keep on warm setting.
Notes
Expert Tip: If you can't find Velveeta you can use 1 pound of regular or white American cheese instead.
If you use a slow cooker for this Rotel queso cheese dip you'll need about a 3 quart crock-pot.
This recipe is easy to double.
Queso is a delicious cheese sauce over broccoli or cauliflower.
Depending on the type of Rotel you use this is a spicy dip. If you don't like any chiles at all you can use plain, diced canned tomatoes.
Yes, this Velveeta queso recipe is delicious with tortilla chips... but try dipping pretzels, warm flour tortillas, warm corn tortillas, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, and other fresh vegetables!