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Rotel Cheese Dip

a quick and easy cheese dip recipe made from Velveeta cheese
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese dip, dip, rotel
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 126kcal
Author Emma Chapman

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Velveeta cheese
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes 10 ounces
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 2-3 tablespoons water
  • 1-2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • salt and pepper
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Instructions

  • In a medium size pan or pot, add the cubed cheese, Rotel (do not drain), chili powder, cayenne, and a little salt and pepper.
  • Melt on low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Once melted, add 2-3 tablespoons of water to thin slightly.
  • Stir in the cilantro. Add more salt and pepper if desired.

Notes

You could also cook this in a crockpot on low heat. 
You can add 8-10 ounces of ground beef, sausage, or a vegetarian ground meat. Cook the meat before, then stir in once the other ingredients are melted. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 0.1mg