Creamy Crockpot Rotel Dip (Printable)

Rich, cheesy slow cooker dip with zesty Rotel tomatoes and melted cheeses, perfect for game day gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 16 oz processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, cubed

→ Canned Goods

03 - 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

→ Meats (Optional)

04 - 1/2 lb ground beef or pork sausage (optional)

→ Spices

05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

# Steps:

01 - If using meat, brown the ground beef or sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
02 - Add the cooked meat (if using), cubed processed cheese, cubed cream cheese, and the entire can of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (including juices) to the crockpot.
03 - Sprinkle the garlic powder and black pepper evenly over the contents of the crockpot.
04 - Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the cheeses are fully melted and the dip is smooth and creamy.
05 - Keep the crockpot on the warm setting and serve the dip with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crockpot does nearly all the work while you enjoy the party instead of standing over a stove.
  • It stays warm and scoopable for hours, which means no reheating and no sad congealed cheese halfway through the evening.
02 -
  • Stirring too often or lifting the lid repeatedly lets heat escape and stretches the cooking time significantly, so be patient and trust the process.
  • Cutting the cheese into uniform half inch cubes was the single change that took my dip from chunky and frustrating to perfectly smooth every single time.
03 -
  • Lightly spraying the crockpot insert with nonstick spray before adding ingredients makes cleanup take about ten seconds instead of requiring an overnight soak.
  • Letting the dip rest on warm for an extra twenty minutes after the two hour cook time gives it the most luxurious dippable texture you can imagine.

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