Velveeta Rotel Dip
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Velveeta Rotel Dip
Description
The preparation involves placing the Velveeta cheese cubes along with undrained diced tomatoes and green chilies in a microwave-safe bowl. The mixture is microwaved until the cheese melts fully, with occasional stirring to ensure even heating while careful to avoid burns. Alternatively, the ingredients can be melted together on the stovetop over medium heat with frequent stirring until blended.
The final dip is smooth, creamy, and creamy with a gentle chili heat and tomato tang from the Rotel, making it suitable for dipping a variety of fresh vegetables, crackers, or tortilla chips. Its warm temperature and straightforward flavor make it a convenient party or snack option.
This recipe can be doubled, adjusting the cooking time accordingly to about 8 minutes in the microwave. Draining the Rotel before use produces a thicker dip consistency. The dip can be reheated gently as needed to maintain its melted texture during serving.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese Cut into ½-inch cubes
- 10 ounce diced tomatoes undrained, can, brand Rotel
- 10 ounce green chilies undrained, can, brand Rotel
Instructions
- Combine undrained Rotel and Velveeta in a large microwave safe bowl and cover.
- Microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring after 3 min. Take care, the dish will be hot.
- Serve with assorted cut-up fresh vegetables, crackers, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- To double this recipe, increase cooking time to about 8 minutes in the microwave while stirring periodically.
- For a thicker dip, drain the canned Rotel tomatoes and green chilies before combining with Velveeta.
- The dip can be made on the stovetop by melting the ingredients together over medium heat with frequent stirring for about five minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 399IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 224mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.