Cheesy Rotel Ranch Queso
Turn any gathering into a crowd-pleasing fiesta with this Cheesy Rotel Ranch Queso. In just minutes, melty Velveeta, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and a kick of ranch seasoning come together with hearty ground beef for a silky, scoopable dip that keeps everyone circling the bowl. It’s fast, flexible, and perfect for game day, potlucks, movie nights, or last‑minute entertaining. Serve it warm with tortilla chips or spoon it over nachos and fries for instant comfort. Great for easy appetizers, party food, game day snacks, quick appetizers, easy recipes, and weeknight food ideas that taste like Tex‑Mex takeout.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Small slow cooker (optional for serving)
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained 1 can
- 1 oz ranch seasoning 1 packet
- 1/2 cup milk add more as needed for consistency
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped optional garnish
Instructions
- Brown the beef – In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Melt the cheese – Add cubed Velveeta; stir frequently until smooth and melted.
- Add Rotel & ranch – Stir in the undrained Rotel and ranch seasoning until creamy and well combined.
- Adjust the texture – Stir in milk a little at a time until the queso is silky and your preferred consistency.
- Serve – Transfer to a bowl or slow cooker on Warm. Garnish with cilantro and serve with chips, pretzels, or veggies.
Notes
For extra heat, use hot Rotel or add minced jalapeños. Keep warm in a small slow cooker and add a splash of milk if it thickens over time.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 14gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 820mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.8mg
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