Description
This Cheesy Rotel Ranch Queso is a creamy, flavorful dip perfect for parties and game days. Combining Velveeta cheese, Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles, ranch dressing mix, and shredded cheddar cheese, it’s flavorful with a hint of spice from chili and garlic powders. Serve warm with tortilla chips for an irresistible snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Dairy
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Produce and Canned Goods
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Serving
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the cubed Velveeta cheese, undrained Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles, ranch dressing mix, and milk. This mixture forms the base of the queso dip.
- Heat and Melt: Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously to prevent burning. Continue stirring until the Velveeta cheese starts to melt and the mixture becomes well combined and smooth, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add Cheddar and Spices: Once the base is smooth, add the shredded cheddar cheese, chili powder, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly until the cheddar cheese is fully melted and the spices are evenly distributed, approximately 5 more minutes.
- Finish and Serve: When the queso is hot, creamy, and well blended, remove it from the heat and transfer it to a serving bowl.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping and enjoy the warm, cheesy, and spicy delight.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier dip, add extra diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use whole milk for a richer and creamier texture; low-fat milk can be used but may change the consistency slightly.
- This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker on low setting during parties.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave with occasional stirring.
- For a gluten-free option, verify that the ranch dressing mix is gluten-free and use gluten-free tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop melting and mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 1/3 cup)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Rotel queso, cheese dip, Velveeta dip, party appetizer, ranch dip, spicy cheese dip, Tex-Mex dip