Rotel Dip
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Rotel Dip
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This Rotel Dip is easy to make with melty Velveeta, savory sausage, diced tomatoes, and a hint of jalapeno! Serve it with tortilla chips and watch it disappear!
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Ingredients
- ½ lb. ground breakfast sausage see notes
- 2 jalapeños seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter or sausage drippings
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk plus more as needed
- 16 oz. Velveeta cheese cut into cubes
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained
- ½ teaspoon EACH: Chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, mustard powder
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce I use Frank’s
- 3 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro plus more to garnish
- ½ Roma tomato finely diced, to garnish. (Optional)
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Instructions
- If possible, temper (heat) the milk in the microwave for 45 seconds. This brings it to a warmer temperature to ensure it doesn’t curdle. Measure out remaining ingredients before beginning.
- Cook and crumble the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes. Add the diced jalapenos and cook for 3-4 more minutes, or until the sausage is cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the butter (or use sausage drippings) to the same skillet over medium-low heat. Add the flour and use a silicone spatula to stir until combined and smooth, 1-2 minutes.
- Add the milk gradually, stirring continuously, until incorporated.
- Add the Velveeta cubes and increase the heat to medium. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add the Rotel tomatoes with the juices from the can, the seasonings, hot sauce, and cooked sausage/jalapeños. Stir to combine. If a slightly thinner consistency is desired, add more milk in splashes and stir to combine.
- Stir in the cilantro and remove from heat. If desired, garnish with more cilantro and diced tomatoes. Serve with tortilla chips!
Notes
- Pro Tips:
- Storage
- Nutritional information is an estimate and is per serving. There are 12 servings in this recipe.
Heat Level: This recipe has a mild kick to it as written.
Spice Lovers: Add a little extra hot sauce and a pinch of cayenne. Spicy sausage and the hot Rotel or extra hot Rotel may also be used. Non-Spice Lovers: Omit the hot sauce and jalapenos (or use a little diced bell pepper instead), and use mild Rotel. The chili powder can also be omitted if needed.
- Spice Lovers: Add a little extra hot sauce and a pinch of cayenne. Spicy sausage and the hot Rotel or extra hot Rotel may also be used.
- Non-Spice Lovers: Omit the hot sauce and jalapenos (or use a little diced bell pepper instead), and use mild Rotel. The chili powder can also be omitted if needed.
- Sausage: I highly recommend Jimmy Dean regular sausage for this recipe, it’s delicious. I find it near the bacon and breakfast sausage. They also have a hot variety (which really isn’t very hot). You can also use Italian sausage if preferred.
- Hot Sauce: I use Frank's Hot Sauce for this recipe.
- Making-Ahead Method: This can be fully prepared up to 2 days ahead of time and reheated in a warm crock pot or in the microwave. I recommend using 50% power for 30-60 second intervals, stirring in between. You may need to add a little milk or chicken broth to thin out the consistency slightly.
- Adding beans, beer, and onions: Try my Velveeta Queso recipe for a fully loaded version of this recipe!
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- This dip does freeze/reheat well, let it thaw completely before reheating in a warm crock pot or in the microwave as outlined in the pro tips above.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
756mg
(32%)
Potassium
289mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
595IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
256mg
(26%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 756mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 595IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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