Bushra Griffith
Velveeta cheese dip is a popular and easy-to-make appetizer for parties and game days. The cheese's unique properties allow it to melt smoothly, creating a creamy dip that can be served warm for hours in a crock pot. While the classic recipe only calls for two ingredients—Velveeta cheese and RoTel canned tomatoes—it can be customized with additions like cooked sausage, ground beef, or spices. This versatile dip can be enjoyed with tortilla chips, veggies, or bread, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of Ingredients | 2 |
| Main Ingredients | Velveeta Cheese, RoTel Tomatoes |
| Optional Ingredients | Sausage, Ground Beef, Spices, Salsa, Tortilla Chips |
| Cook Time | 2-5 hours |
| Clean-up | Use a slow cooker liner for easy clean-up |
| Storage | Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days |
| Reheating | Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop |
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What You'll Learn
Ingredients and preparation
The ingredients for this recipe are few and simple, and preparation is minimal. You will need:
- Velveeta cheese
- Cooked sausage
- Rotel (canned diced tomatoes with green chillies)
- Cream cheese
- Toasted cumin seeds
- Green onion
- Ground beef
First, cut the Velveeta cheese into 2-inch cubes to speed up the melting process. You can also grate the cheese to make it melt faster. If you prefer, you can swap in a similar melting cheese like American cheese or cream cheese for a creamier, richer texture.
Next, cook the ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Break the meat apart as it cooks and continue until it is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease to prevent the dip from becoming oily.
Now, place all the ingredients into your slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 2 hours. Stir the ingredients together and continue to cook, covered, for another hour. Keep the slow cooker on warm for serving.
You can serve this dip with tortilla chips, sliced veggies like bell peppers, cucumbers, and celery, or crusty bread.
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Cooking methods
The basic recipe for making Velveeta cheese dip in a crock pot is very simple. Cut a 32-ounce block of Velveeta cheese into 1-inch or 2-inch cubes and add them to a crock pot or slow cooker. You can also add some canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel) to make the dip zesty and slightly spicy. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until all the cheese has melted. You can then turn the slow cooker to the warm setting to keep the dip hot for up to 4 hours.
You can serve the dip with tortilla chips, pretzels, crackers, sliced veggies like bell peppers, cucumbers, and celery, or crusty bread.
There are many variations on this basic recipe. You can add cooked ground beef, sausage, or chorizo for extra spice and flavor. You can also add cream cheese for a creamier, richer texture. Other possible additions include salsa, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion powder, cumin seeds, green onion, and jalapeno peppers.
If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make the dip on the stovetop by adding the cheese, cream cheese, and cooked and drained sausage to a skillet and cooking over medium heat until the cheese is almost melted. Then stir in the Rotel, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and onion powder and continue cooking until smooth and bubbly. You can also make the dip in the oven by cooking as directed above and then sprinkling with additional shredded cheese and heating in a 375-degree F oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serving suggestions
This dip is perfect for parties, game days, and get-togethers. It can be served straight from the crockpot, making it a great option for hassle-free hosting. It's also a good choice for those who want to provide a nibble for their guests to enjoy throughout an entire event, as it can be left out in the slow cooker for several hours.
Tortilla chips are the classic choice for serving with this dip, and you can either pour the dip over a plate of tortilla chips or provide a bowl of dip alongside a bowl of tortilla chips for your guests to help themselves. You could also provide a range of toppings for your guests to add to their tortilla chips and cheese dip, such as chopped vegetables (like carrots and celery), jalapeños, or fresh cilantro.
However, there are plenty of other options for what to serve with this dip beyond tortilla chips. You could treat it like a fondue and provide chunks of bread, pretzels, or crackers for dipping. You could also serve it as a nacho sauce, pouring it over tortilla chips, crispy fries, or even tacos.
If you have any dip left over, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheated in the microwave or on the stove.
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Storage and reheating
Storing your leftover Velveeta cheese dip:
- Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge.
- The dip will keep for up to 3-4 days according to one source, while another source suggests it will last for up to a week.
- It is not recommended to freeze the dip as the cheese may become grainy after thawing. However, another source suggests that the dip can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Reheating your Velveeta cheese dip:
- Reheat the dip in the slow cooker, on the stovetop, or in a saucepan over low heat until pourable.
- You might need to add a little milk to the dip while reheating to thin it out and restore its creamy texture. Stir frequently to maintain the creamy texture.
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Recipe variations
Meat
You can add cooked sausage, ground beef, or spicy Italian sausage to your cheese dip. For a vegetarian option, omit the meat.
Vegetables
Try adding Rotel (canned diced tomatoes with green chilies), salsa, or fresh vegetables like bell peppers, green onions, or jalapenos. If you want to spice things up, add some hot sauce or extra green chilies. For a zesty dip, add a squeeze of lime juice.
Dairy
If you want a thinner consistency, stir in some milk. You can also substitute the Velveeta with cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.
Other
For a crunchy topping, add crushed tortilla chips or pretzels. You can also serve the dip with fresh cilantro, guacamole, or lime wedges on the side.
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Frequently asked questions
You will need Velveeta cheese, Rotel (canned diced tomatoes with green chillies), and cooked sausage. You can also add in extras such as cream cheese, ground beef, cumin seeds, green onion, or cilantro.
You will need a 32-ounce block of Velveeta cheese.
Cut the cheese into 1-inch or 2-inch cubes to help it melt faster.
Place all the ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low for 2 hours. Stir, then serve.
You can serve the dip with tortilla chips, sliced veggies (such as bell peppers, cucumbers, or celery), pretzels, crusty bread, or carrot sticks.
