The Pioneer Woman’s Rotel Dip Recipe Is a Cheesy and Zesty Option for Your Super Bowl Watch Party
These tips help you transform that can of Rotel diced tomatoes and chilies into the ultimate cheesy dip!
A warm and cheesy dip is a must for any Super Bowl spread—and the Pioneer Woman has the perfect party option: Rotel dip. This dip has a lovely combination of cheesy, smoky and zesty flavors that make it too delicious to resist seconds. You can prepare it in 20 minutes with just six ingredients. Once it’s gooey and heated, the dip is ready to serve with tortilla chips for dipping as everyone cheers for their favorite team. Find out how to make Ree Drummond’s Rotel dip recipe—plus, three key tips to ensure delicious results!
What is Rotel dip?
Rotel dip is traditionally made with processed cheese like Velveeta, Rotel’s canned diced tomatoes and chilies, seasonings and, sometimes, ground beef or sausage. These ingredients produce a thick and hearty dip packed with southwestern flavors (food writer Robert F. Moss notes that Texas, the birthplace of Rotel, is also where this snack originated). This dip is also quick to prepare for Super Bowl Sunday or another occasion.
3 tips for preparing the Pioneer Woman’s delicious Rotel dip
Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman, has an amazing Rotel dip recipe that uses these three important tips.
1. Completely drain excess fat from the ground beef.
Ree’s recipe includes ground beef for an extra filling dip. So, it’s best to sauté the beef until it’s fully browned and then drain it well so no excess fat remains. This prevents the dip from becoming greasy.
2. Cook the mixture on a gentle heat.
Once all of your ingredients are added, allow the mixture to cook over a low heat. Doing this ensures the mixture maintains its creaminess and doesn’t break—which can result in clumps of cheese.
3. Make sure the dip stays warm.
Keeping your prepared dip heated retains its luscious texture. To do this, simply place it in a slow cooker on low where it will stay warm for two hours.
Ree’s game day-worthy Rotel dip recipe
Below, you’ll find the Pioneer Woman’s delicious and tasty Rotel dip recipe from her website. (Check out this recipe for million dollar dip as another Super Bowl dip option.)
Rotel Dip
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 (2-lb.) block processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
- 2 (10-oz.) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies (such as Rotel)
- ½ tsp. chipotle chile powder
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)
Directions:
- Active: 20 mins
- Total time: 20 mins
- Yield: 16 servings
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the beef and onion and cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Once browned, drain off any excess fat.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the processed cheese, tomatoes and green chiles, and chile powder. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts and the dip is smooth and combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if you like. Serve with tortilla chips.
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