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Two tortilla chips sit in a pan of grilled rotel dip that is garnished with a sliced jalapenos.
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The Best Rotel Dip (Grilled or Baked)

This Rotel dip combines seasoned ground beef, three cheeses, fresh jalapeños, and diced tomatoes for a rich, creamy party dip that's perfect for hame day, cookouts, or anytime you're feeding a crowd.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rotel dip
Servings: 12

Ingredients

For the ground beef:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

For the dip:

  • 16 ounces Velveeta cubed
  • 8 ounces Pepper Jack cheese shredded
  • 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese cubed or shredded
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies undrained
  • 1 small yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 jalapeños thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Season with the salt, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and cook for 1 minute more. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
  • Preheat your grill to 275°F. In a small half-sized aluminum pan, add the cooked beef, Velveeta, Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, diced tomatoes, green chilies, onion, jalapeños, and heavy cream. Do not stir.
  • Place the pan on the grill and close the lid. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and everything is hot and bubbling. Remove the pan from the grill and stir until smooth and creamy.
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Oven instructions: No grill? Assemble the dip in a 9x13-inch baking dish or disposable aluminum pan and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Stir until smooth before serving. 
  • Season the beef well. Seasoning the ground beef while it cooks builds flavor throughout the dip instead of relying on the cheese alone.
  • Wait to stir. Let the cheese melt completely before stirring everything together for the smoothest texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1069mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 849IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 502mg | Iron: 1mg