Ingredients
– 1 pound (approximately 450 grams) lean ground beef or mild/hot sausage
– 16 ounces (about 450 grams) processed cheese loaf
– 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese
– 1 cup (approximately 115 grams) sharp cheddar cheese
– One 10-ounce (about 284 grams) can diced tomatoes with juices and green chiles
– ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
– 1/2 cup cooked ground beef or sausage for a hearty boost
– 1/4 cup diced onions for extra sweetness and depth
– Lean ground beef
– Plant-based crumbles or lentils
– Processed cheese loaf
– Plant-based cheese
– Diced tomatoes
– Any diced tomatoes mixed with salsa
Instructions
1-Prepare all ingredients by draining excess liquid from the Rotel tomatoes and chopping onions finely.
2-In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or preferred protein until browned; drain fat.
3-Add diced onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent to enhance sweetness.
4-Lower heat to medium-low, add processed cheese and Rotel tomatoes to the skillet, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely.
5-Mix in cooked protein evenly with the melted cheese and tomatoes, combining flavors.
6-Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste; optionally add spices like cumin or chili powder for extra flavor.
7-Final step: Transfer the dip to a serving dish and keep warm until serving. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables. For dietary adaptations, substitute protein or cheese as required during cooking steps.
Last Step:
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🍖 Drain cooked meat well or use lean meat to reduce greasiness.
🥛 Add a splash of milk to thin the dip if desired.
⏳ Keep the dip warm in a slow cooker and reheat as needed for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dip, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains dairy and meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of the recipe
- Calories: 126 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 344 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg