Description
A creamy, cheesy dip with a hint of ranch flavor, perfect for parties or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies (mild or spicy)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup milk or heavy cream (adjust as needed)
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ lb ground beef or sausage (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine Velveeta, Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, and milk. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- If using meat, brown it in a separate pan, drain fat, and stir into the cheese mixture.
- Garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or crackers.
Notes
- Adjust milk or cream for desired thickness.
- For extra spice, use spicy Rotel tomatoes.
- Keep warm in a slow cooker for serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy, rotel, ranch, queso, dip, party, appetizer