Trending Rotel Cream Cheese Dip

Why It’s Trending

This dip goes viral because it’s creamy, spicy, no-fuss, and endlessly customizable — and it takes less than 10 minutes to make.

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, cut into cubes

• 1 can (10 oz / 283 g) Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies (undrained)

• Optional add-ins (pick any):
  • ½–¾ lb cooked ground beef, sausage, or chorizo
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend
  • ¼ cup jalapeños (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp green onions (chopped)
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning

Instructions

1. Heat Base
   In a medium saucepan or skillet over low heat, add cubed cream cheese.

2. Add Rotel
   Pour in Rotel tomatoes with green chilies.

3. Stir Together
   Stir constantly until cream cheese melts into a smooth, creamy sauce.

4. Optional Boost
   Stir in taco seasoning, cooked meat, and/or shredded cheese until melted.

5. Finish
   Remove from heat once fully combined and silky smooth.

6. Serve
   Top with jalapeños, green onions, or extra cheese. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or cut veggies.

Variations (Viral Twists)

🔥 Spicy Fiesta Dip

Add pickled jalapeños + chipotle in adobo + extra Rotel for heat.

🥑 Loaded Taco Dip

Top with avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and lime zest.

🌽 Cowboy Dip

Stir in corn + black beans + taco seasoning.

🧀 Extra Cheesy Pull-Apart

Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and torch/broil for gooey strings.

Pro Tips

💡 Cook on low heat to avoid separating the cheese.
💡 Stir often — creamy texture is key.
💡 Keeps warm in a slow cooker on low/keep-warm for parties.