Name: Easy Cheesy Rotel Dip Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 oz Velveeta cheese; 10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes; 2 cups 1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)

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Easy, cheesy Rotel dip combines the perfect blend of melted cheese and spicy diced tomatoes. This meatless appetizer is great for dipping chips or veggies!

Cheesy rotel dip with no meat in a cast iron skillet topped with sliced jalapenos and diced green onions.

When it comes to game day, holiday parties, or any gathering we have, I love having a stash of recipes for easy appetizers to turn to.

Over the years, I have built up a pretty large collection, so there are plenty of options for me to choose from. If you are just beginning your collection, today’s easy Rotel dip recipe is a great place to start.

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Cheesy rotel dip with no meat in a tortilla scoop held in hand with dip in the background topped with sliced jalapenos and diced green onion with a text overlay.

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Rotel Dip Recipe With No Meat

This tasty dip is always a huge hit and is just the kind of recipe I love – quick, easy, and delicious. With just a few simple ingredients that I can easily find at any grocery store, this meatless Rotel dip is the definition of easy cooking.

If I am feeling extra fancy, I sometimes top it with chopped red bell pepper, black olives, and green onion, but it really is excellent all by itself. This also makes a great vegetarian option.

Loaded with great flavor, this easy Rotel cheese dip is going to be a hit with friends and family alike. Give it a try tonight!

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What is Rotel?

Rotel is a brand of diced tomatoes made with a blend of vine-ripened tomatoes, zesty green chilis, and mixture of secret spices.

What Can I Substitute for Rotel?

Canned diced tomatoes are a standard substitute, but lack the spicy flavor profile. Chunky salsa, with its tomato base and hot peppers, is the best choice.

Cheesy rotel dip with no meat in a tortilla scoop held in hand with dip in the background topped with sliced jalapenos and diced green onion.

What is Velveeta?

Velveeta is a processed cheese product made from milk, modified starch, canola oil, and cheese culture, among other things. It has a smooth consistency and mild flavor, making it a great base for dips.

What Can I Substitute for Velveeta?

Both Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese may be used as a substitute because they both melt into a smooth and creamy texture.

Ingredients

This meatless Rotel dip needs only three simple ingredients from the grocery store.

Velveeta cheese
Can of Rotel tomatoes
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Ingredients for meatless Rotel dip in a cast iron skillet on a wooden table.

Instructions

1. Place all of the ingredients into a 5” skillet.

Rotel dip ingredients melting in a cast iron skillet.

2. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 15 mins.

Meatless Rotel dip ingredients stirred together in a five inch cast iron skillet creating a cheesy sauce.

3. Stir and bake for another 5 mins.

4. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

What to Serve With Rotel Dip?

A variety of chips – pita chips, bagel chips, corn chips, tortilla chips
Your favorite bread or cut up pitas
Fresh veggies like cucumbers or carrots
Add it to tacos with toppings like pico de gallo, sour cream, green onions, chopped fresh tomatoes, lettuce, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.

How to Store Rotel Dip?

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container. I like to use microwave-safe containers, so that I can reheat the dip easily.

Tips and Tricks

Packaged pre-shredded cheese is a great convenience, but I personally get the best results from this recipe when I start with a block of cheese and shred it myself.
If you want a heartier dip, add in some cooked lean ground beef, Italian sausage, spicy sausage, ground turkey, or ground chicken. You could even use kidney or black beans.
Increase the spice level of your dip by including some hot taco seasoning, chili powder, your favorite hot sauce, or a can of green chilis.
Try making this easy recipe in the slow cooker.
This dip can also be made on the stove top. Simply combine your ingredients in a large skillet and cook on medium-low heat until everything is melted together, stirring frequently.
If you find that your dip is getting too thick, you can add in a little milk to thin it out.

Give this easy 3-ingredient dip a try at your next party or family night. All your guests will be raving!

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