Rotel Taco Dip Recipe
This Rotel taco dip recipe is a real treat! It’s so simple to make, full of flavor and is a perfect cream cheese Rotel dip to pair with your favorite tortilla chips as a snack or an appetizer.
Why You’ll Love this Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
This tasty taco dip with Rotel needs just 4 simple ingredients and has no complicated steps.
You’ll love the bright flavor of the tomatoes paired with cream cheese, and mild bite of green chiles in this Rotel taco dip.
Related: Warm Green Chile Dip Recipe
It’s a great dip recipe to keep in mind when you need a last-minute appetizer idea.
I love the sharpness of cheddar in this recipe and the kick added by the green chiles in this cream cheese Rotel dip. If you’re like me, you’ve probably already got most of these ingredients in your pantry or fridge.
Rotel taco dip is the perfect snack for watching your favorite team on game day (or any reality TV show).
Rotel Dip Ingredients
There are just 4 ingredients in this recipe, so it’s super easy to whip up before the big game or party. Plus, you probably already have some of these ingredients in your kitchen.
- Sour cream
- Taco seasoning
- Rotel with green chiles, drained
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
You can use store-brand or another type of tomatoes with green chiles, it doesn’t have to be the Rotel brand.
Be sure to scroll down to the printable recipe card for quantities and full recipe.
How to Make Rotel Taco Dip
The best thing about this recipe is that it’s quick. You can easily prep this cream cheese and Rotel dip ahead of time. Then, this Rotel dip can chill in the fridge while you prep the rest of your game-day snacks.
Step 1
Mix the sour cream and taco seasoning in a medium bowl.
Step 2
Drain the can of Rotel well. Then, add Rotel and shredded cheese to the sour cream mixture. Stir well.
Step 3
Refrigerate for 1 hour, then serve with corn chips, tortilla chips, veggies (like celery or jicama) or taquitos.
Tips
- If you’re looking for a Keto recipe to enjoy on game day, this Rotel taco dip is ideal! I don’t follow a Keto diet but my brother-in-law was super excited about this.
- You can mix up Rotel taco dip a day in advance. Mix the sour cream and taco seasoning and store in the fridge. Then, add the Rotel and cheese the day you plan to serve it.
Cream Cheese and Rotel Dip Variations
This recipe is so easy to mix together and easy to “mix up” too. You can mix it up with the fun cream cheese and Rotel dip variations below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rotel taco dip goes well with tortilla chips, corn chips, jicama, celery, french fries, wings, fajitas, onion rings, nachos, and quesadillas. It’s the perfect creamy cheese dip for just about any finger food!
This Rotel taco dip recipe will be thick and creamy if you drain the can of Rotel well. You can thicken the finished dip by adding 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and mixing well.
Many people mix Rotel with Velveeta to create a Rotel taco dip. However, adding cream cheese instead of Velveeta gives Rotel dip a velvety and creamy texture you’re going to love.
More Easy Dip Recipes
If you love this cream cheese Rotel dip recipe, don’t miss these other delicious cheese dip recipes.
- Hot Artichoke Dip Recipe
- Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
- Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Dip
- Homemade Old Bay Dip Recipe
- Cream Cheese Bacon Dip Recipe
- Truffle Burrata Dip Recipe
Rotel Taco Dip Recipe
Equipment
- 1 medium bowl
Ingredients
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1 oz taco seasoning packet
- 10.5 oz Rotel with green chilies well-drained
- 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Mix the sour cream and taco seasoning in a medium bowl.
- Drain the can of Rotel really well, then add that and the cheese to the sour cream mixture. Stir well.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour, then serve with corn chips or veggies.
Notes
- This can work as a keto recipe too.
- If you’d like to make a day ahead, mix the sour cream and taco seasoning, then add the Rotel and cheese the day you’re going to serve it.
- Serves well with Fritos, tortilla chips, and veggies.
