Dip with Hamburger and Velveeta Cheese For A Quick Party Appetizer
This dip with hamburger and Velveeta cheese is one of my favorite go-to party dips when I am expecting a crowd. The skillet-made dip comes together in one pan with taco-seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and a smooth queso blanco cheese base. The Velveeta melts smoothly with the beef, salsa, and Rotel, creating a thick and scoopable consistency.
When we are hosting, a game day party or casual family get together, I like to keep this dip warm in my slow cooker so the company can self-serve. It stays warm and creamy from the first scoop to the last. I serve it with a big bowl of tortilla chips, corn chips, or thick crackers. If I want to serve a full meal, this dip works great for making nachos or burrito bowls.
Main Ingredients
Here’s a quick overview of the key ingredients for this recipe. For the full list of ingredients and exact measurements, jump to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Ground Beef: Use 80/20 or 85/15 so there’s enough fat for flavor, and drain well so the dip doesn’t sit oily on top.
- Queso Blanco Velveeta Cheese: Cut into small, even chunks so it melts at the same pace and doesn’t leave unmelted pieces in the pan.
- Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies: Use the full can with juices; mild or hot works depending on what you keep on hand.
- Chunky Salsa: Pick one that’s not too watery so the dip stays thick and scoopable once heated. If you like making your own, my authentic Mexican restaurant-style salsa is a great go-to because it blends right into a dip like this.
- Taco Seasoning: Use a packet or your own homemade Mexican seasoning blend, but make sure it’s evenly mixed into the beef before adding the cheese.
- Cilantro: Fresh works best here; chop it just before adding to keep it bright in the mixture.
Helpful Ingredient Tips
- A can of diced tomatoes and green chilies can work as a substitute for Rotel.
- Salsa can be swapped for a thinner or chunkier version depending on how you like it.
- For a lighter version, I sometimes use ground turkey instead of beef.
- For this recipe, I use Velveeta queso blanco; however, you can use the plain yellow variety if you prefer.
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This comes together fast once the beef is cooked. Keep the heat low and steady so everything melts without sticking.
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet, then drain the fat. You can also follow this easy ground beef taco meat recipe to get the meat cooked through and well-seasoned. Add the salsa, Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, queso blanco Velveeta cheese, taco seasoning, and cilantro to the skillet.
Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until everything is incorporated, melted, and heated through. Serve immediately or transfer to a warm crockpot for serving.
Tip: Keep the heat low once melted; you don’t want it to scorch. If it thickens while sitting, stir it, and it loosens back up.
Quick Tips and Variation Ideas
I’ve added a little more salsa when it gets a little too thick.
We all have that one person who doesn’t like cilantro, so it’s perfectly fine to leave it out.
Use hot Rotel if you want it spicy.
Fun Hospitality Idea Serving Hamburger and Velveeta Cheese Dip
This recipe is perfect for a laid-back movie night. Leave the dip warm in a slow cooker on the counter with a stack of small bowls and chips or zesty seasoned firecrackers so everyone can build their own and head to the couch ready. Add something sweet to the menu like sweet, crunchy maple-glazed popcorn in paper bags for that classic movie feel. Have napkins, drinks like iced sweet tea. A relaxed night like this can still be a real expression of love and care, which reflects Romans 12:10: “Be devoted to one another in love.”
Serve this dip with hamburger and Velveeta cheese for your next get-together for a quick, thick, and cheesy dip that stays scoopable from the first chip to the last. If you have any questions about making this recipe, feel free to ask in the comments below. I’m here to help! You can also snap a photo and tag @intentionalhospitality on Instagram.💛 I love seeing your creations!
Dip with Hamburger and Velveeta Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 cooked and fat drained
- 1 cup salsa, medium or mild, chunky
- 10 ounce Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, canned, mild or spicy
- 20 ounce queso blanco Velveeta cheese, block
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
Instructions
Cook the Beef
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet.1 pound ground beef
- Drain the fat and keep the beef in the skillet.
Make the Dip
- Add the salsa, Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, queso blanco Velveeta cheese, taco seasoning, and cilantro to the skillet.1 cup salsa, 10 ounce Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, 20 ounce queso blanco Velveeta cheese, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1/4 cup cilantro
- Heat over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until everything is incorporated, melted, and heated through.
Serve
- Serve immediately or transfer the dip to a crock pot set on warm for serving at a party.
Gina’s Notes and Tips
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