Creamy, cheesy and effortless! Make this delicious crockpot Rotel dip recipe in your slow cooker with just a few simple ingredients. It’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

Cheesy dip with diced tomatoes and ground beef in a black crockpot topped with fresh tomatoes and parsley.

I think food is a great tool for bringing us together. It tends to be the centerpiece of most gatherings.

Whether for holidays, backyard BBQs, game day, or just a night to catch up with my girlfriends, when it comes to get-togethers, I like to have plenty of delicious snacks to share.

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Cheesy dip with diced tomatoes and ground beef in a crockpot topped with fresh tomatoes and parsley with text overlay.

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Today’s easy Rotel dip is the ultimate party food. This tasty snack is always a crowd pleaser and is just the kind of recipe I love – quick, easy, and delicious.

With just a few simple ingredients and the convenience of a slow cooker, it is one of the easiest dips you will ever make.

Crockpot Rotel Cheese Dip

This Rotel dip recipe is such an easy appetizer to throw together for any occasion. Loaded with great flavor, this easy cheesy dip recipe is going to be a hit with the whole family.

Cheesy dip with diced tomatoes and ground beef in a black crockpot topped with fresh tomatoes and parsley with a tortilla being dipped and held in a hand.

What is Rotel?

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

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.

Cheesy dip with diced tomatoes and ground beef in a black crockpot topped with fresh diced tomatoes and parsley.

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.

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.

Ground beef, cubed velveeta, rotel and ground chili spice in clear glass bowls on a wooden table.

Ingredients

This crockpot dip uses four simple ingredients from the grocery store.

Velveeta cheese, cubed
Can of Rotel diced tomatoes
Lean ground beef, cooked
Chili powder

Diced tomatoes, ground beef and cubes of Velveeta in a black crockpot.

Instructions

1. Place all of the ingredients into a crock pot.

Creamy cheese dip with diced tomatoes and ground beef in a black crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 2 hours.

3. Stir and serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

What to Serve With Crockpot Rotel Dip?

A variety of chips – pita chips, bagel chips, corn chips, tortilla chips
Your favorite bread
Fresh veggies
Add it to tacos or nachos

Cheesy dip with diced tomatoes and ground beef in a black crockpot topped with fresh diced tomatoes and parsley with a tortilla being dipped in and held by a hand.

How to Store Cheesy Dip

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

Tips and Tricks

Instead of using cooked ground beef, you could try substituting another kind of meat, such as Italian sausage, spicy sausage, ground turkey, or ground chicken. You could even use kidney or black beans.
Leave your crockpot on the warm setting so that this easy recipe can be served for a couple of hours.
Adding in some hot taco seasoning or a can of green chilis is a great way to include a little bit of extra flavor and heat.
While not as convenient as a slow cookier, this dip can 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 bit of milk to thin it out.
Did you know that, when cooked in a skillet, this tasty dip also makes an ideal addition to your camping menu? Try it this summer!

Give this crock pot Rotel dip a try at your next party. All your guests will be raving!

More Dip Recipes

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Cheesy dip with diced tomatoes and ground beef in a black crockpot topped with fresh diced tomatoes and parsley with text overlay.

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