By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

Serves 6
15 min
RO*TEL and VELVEETA Famous Queso Dip
Recipe GLPR54dc1eb090acf4
A creamy, zesty cheese dip made with melted VELVEETA and spiced RO*TEL tomatoes with green chilies. This warm, smooth dip is perfect for serving with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables at gatherings. Ready in minutes, it delivers bold flavors in every bite.
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Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) can RO*TEL® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
1 (16 ounce) package VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Directions
Pour the entire contents of the RO*TEL can, including the liquid and tomato pieces with green chilies, into a medium saucepan or skillet.
Heat the RO*TEL mixture over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the VELVEETA cubes to the warm RO*TEL mixture.
Reduce heat to low and stir constantly for 5–8 minutes until the VELVEETA is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Transfer the queso dip to a serving bowl or a slow cooker on the warm setting to keep it hot during serving.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or crackers.
Comments
This is a genuine weeknight win: Rotel and Velveeta are stocked at every Charlotte-area chain, cost under $6 total for six servings, and the fifteen-minute claim is honest—just open, combine, and warm. The real appeal is that it disappears the moment it hits the table at a gathering or family dinner, reheats perfectly in the microwave, and requires zero culinary skill or specialty shopping. The only caveat is that it's a processed-cheese dip with no vegetables beyond what's in the can, so if you're feeding people who expect fresh ingredients, serve it alongside raw peppers or tortilla chips with salsa.
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