Cream Cheese Rotel Dip
High in protein and easy to make, you'll love this Healthier Rotel Dip recipe! The flavor-packed Rotel and lean ground beef is stirred into creamy, melted cheese, then seasoned and topped with fresh cilantro and chopped veggies. It's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser for cookouts, parties, or just a healthy, savory snack at home!
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 306kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup milk or unsweetened plant-based milk for less dairy
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 10-ounce can rotel tomatoes and green chilies
- 1/2 packet taco seasoning adjust seasoning to taste
- cilantro, chopped tomatoes, bell pepper for garnish
Instructions
- Add the milk and shredded cheese to a pot on the stove. Heat over low heat or use a double boiler, and melt. Stir regularly to prevent burning.
- Meanwhile, add the ground beef to a skillet and cook over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add the cream cheese and yogurt to the cheese mixture and mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the rotel and taco seasoning.
- Fold in the ground beef.
- Garnish with lots of fresh cilantro, chopped bell peppers and/or chopped tomatoes and serve.
Notes
Storing - Allow the dip to cool completely. Transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. I do not suggest freezing it.
Reheating - Reheat Rotel dip slowly in the microwave or the stovetop. Stir often until it is completely melted, adding a Tablespoon or two of milk if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 1mg