Description
Cheesy Rotel Ranch Queso is the ultimate comfort dip that brings together creamy Velveeta cheese and zesty Rotel tomatoes, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Whether you’re hosting game day or enjoying a cozy night in, this dip is quick to prepare and delightful to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Optional: ½ lb ground beef or sausage
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage until cooked through. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In a large saucepan or slow cooker, combine Velveeta and cream cheese over low heat, stirring until melted.
- Add Rotel tomatoes (with juices), ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder; mix well.
- Gradually stir in milk until desired thickness is reached.
- If using meat, incorporate into the queso and heat for a few more minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve warm with your choice of dippers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg