Velveeta cheese dip

Name: Velveeta Cheese Dip
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 6 min
Ingredients: 10 oz. RO*TEL Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies; 16 oz. Velveeta (cut into 1-inch cubes)

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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!

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.

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