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Velveeta Cheese Dip

Published: Jan 28, 2015 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Female hand holding a chip covered in queso dip over a bowl with recipe title text on imaage for Pinterest.

Learn how to make this delicious Velveeta cheese dip recipe that needs just 2 ingredients and is done in under 10 minutes! This cheesy appetizer will be a new family favorite.

Hand holding a tortilla chip dipped in queso with a bowl of queso under it and recipe title text on image for Pinterest.

Velveeta Cheese Dip is the one appetizer that is probably requested the most in my home and among family and friends. Best of all it takes maybe 10 minutes tops to make and only two ingredients, a can of RO*TEL (which is diced tomatoes and green chilies) and a block of Velveeta cheese! Whether I’m making Mexican food for dinner, every day entertaining, or hosting a watch party for a big game. My 2 ingredient Velveeta Cheese Dip is almost always on the menu!

Table of contents

  • Directions
  • Queso in Crock Pot
  • FAQs
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Appetizers for Party

Directions

Red bowl filled with queso cheese dip with Ro*TEL can and Velveeta block in background.

Making Velveeta Rotel Dip is super simple and only takes about 10 minutes! Place the RO*TEL and cubed pieces of Velveeta cheese in a medium size sauce pan.

Cook and cook over medium heat. Stirring frequently for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Then reduce the heat to low until ready to enjoy.

Serve warm with corn tortilla chips.

Queso in Crock Pot

If you would like to make this recipe in the Crock Pot you can! Place the RO*TEL and cubed pieces of Velveeta cheese in a mini Crock Pot. Place on low with lid on and cook for 1-2 hours or until melted. Mix well and serve on “warm” setting.

This is actually how I prefer to make my Velveeta Cheese Dip especially when I’m entertaining.

FAQs

How do you keep Velveeta Cheese Dip from hardening?

You must keep the Velveeta Cheese Dip warm to prevent it from hardening. The best way to do this is by keeping the sauce pan on the stove top on a low setting or by placing the dip in a small slow cooker on “warm” setting.

Can you melt Velveeta without milk?

Yes, you can melt Velveeta without milk. The cheese will melt much quicker if you cut it into cubes. You can melt it on the stove top or in the microwave in 30 second increments.

Is Velveeta gluten free?

Yes, Velveeta is certified gluten free and is made in a gluten free facility.

Should you refrigerate cheese dip?

Yes, if you have leftover cheese dip you should store it in an airtight container and refrigerate the dip for 3-5 days.

Tips & Tricks

Close up of a red bowl filled with queso dip with chips in front of the bowl.

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I do whenever I make Velveeta Rotel dip.

  • RO*TEL – Any style Ro*Tel works for this recipe. If you like super spicy queso I recommend the “hot” Ro*Tel!
  • Keeping Queso Warm – You can keep the queso warm by placing it in a mini slow cooker and keeping it on low or “warm” mode.
  • Reheating Leftovers – If you have leftover queso you can easily reheat the queso in the microwave in 30 seconds increments or until warm. You can also place the leftover queso in a pot and heat on the stove.
  • Serving Size – This recipe makes about 24 ounces or about 3 cups of queso.
  • Nutrition Facts – This recipe was calculated for a person to enjoy 4 ounces of queso dip!

Appetizers for Party

Hand dipping tortilla chip in red bowl filled with queso.

Looking for appetizers for party? Check out these other delicious eats!

  • Bacon & Queso Fresco Gaucamole
  • Baked Buffalo Queso Fresco Wings
  • Tuscan Herb Hummus Flatbread with Roasted Tomatoes
  • Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Dip
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip

If you make this Velveeta cheese dip recipe, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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Female hand holding a tortilla chip over a bowl of queso dip.

Velveeta Cheese Dip

Learn how to make this delicious Velveeta cheese dip recipe that needs just 2 ingredients and is done in under 10 minutes! This cheesy appetizer will be a new family favorite.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Dip
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 176kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Stove Top

Ingredients

  • 10 oz. RO*TEL Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
  • 16 oz. Velveeta cut into 1-inch cubes

Instructions

  • Place the RO*TEL and cubed pieces of Velveeta cheese in a medium size sauce pan.
  • Cook and cook over medium heat. Stirring frequently for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Then reduce the heat to low until ready to enjoy.
  • Serve warm with corn tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Ro*Tel – Any style Ro*Tel works for this recipe. If you like super spicy queso I recommend the “hot” Ro*Tel!
  • Keeping Queso Warm – You can keep the queso warm by placing it in a mini slow cooker and keeping it on low or “warm” mode.
  • Reheating Leftovers – If you have leftover queso you can easily reheat the queso in the microwave in 30 seconds increments or until warm. You can also place the leftover queso in a pot and heat on the stove.
  • Serving Size – This recipe makes about 24 ounces or about 3 cups of queso.
  • Nutrition Facts – This recipe was calculated for a person to enjoy 4 ounces of queso dip!

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1204mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 798IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 449mg | Iron: 1mg
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Katie is a busy mom of 2 children who loves to feed her family delicious meals that don't take hours to cook! She started her blog 10 years ago as a way to help others get cooking in the kitchen.

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  1. Heather

    December 30, 2022 at 11:21 pm

    5 stars
    Love this! I made it again last weekend but added a can of Hormel chili. I literally had no idea where it came from or why it was in my pantry so I tossed it in. Not bad. ‍♀️

    Reply
    • Katie

      December 31, 2022 at 3:18 pm

      Heather, thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review! Yes, I love to add a can of chili to this dip, too! Great addition!

  2. April

    January 30, 2015 at 12:26 am

    classic!  we love rotel & velveeta!

    Reply
    • Katie

      February 03, 2015 at 10:13 pm

      Thanks us too!

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