Baked Rotel Cream Cheese Dip That Has Everyone Racing to the Table

Baked Rotel Cream Cheese Dip That Has Everyone Racing to the Table

There are some dishes that barely make it through the front door before people are already reaching for a chip. This bubbly, golden baked dip is absolutely one of them. Loaded with creamy melted cheese, tangy diced tomatoes, and tender green chiles, it comes together in just minutes and disappears even faster. Whether you bring it to a party or set it out for game night at home, do not be surprised when it becomes the most requested dish in your circle.

This is the kind of recipe that feels almost too simple to be this good. But that is exactly the magic of it. A handful of humble ingredients bake together into something that looks and tastes like it took real effort. Serve it hot from the oven with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced bread and watch it vanish.

Ingredients

• 2 blocks (16 oz total) cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: 1/2 lb cooked ground beef or crumbled sausage for a heartier version

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