Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this deliciously creamy and flavorful Irresistible Cheesy Rotel Ranch Queso. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make queso dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Ingredients
- ½ pound cooked ground beef or sausage
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan or slow cooker, combine Velveeta cubes, Rotel, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Heat and Stir: Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy—about 10–15 minutes.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If using, stir in cooked ground beef or sausage. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish or leave in the slow cooker on warm. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve hot with tortilla chips.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot Rotel or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can also stir in black beans or corn for added texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
