Description
Cream Cheese Rotel Dip is a deliciously easy recipe that combines creamy cheese with zesty tomatoes and spices, perfect for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled sausage (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the softened cream cheese and the can of diced tomatoes and green chilies. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, cooked sausage (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the ingredients are well combined.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the dip simmer for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once heated through, remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, use hot Rotel or add diced jalapeños.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add black beans for extra protein and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg