CHILI CHEESE ROTEL DIP! | EASY FULL RECIPE!

After the big game on Sunday, baby shower season is next. So break out your team jerseys and your Burberry fits! 🤣

Plus the one thing you need on the appetizer menu for both…my Chili Cheese Rotel Dip!  🏟️🤰🏾

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📌 Ingredients
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 cans diced tomatoes & green chiles (10 oz each), drained

Cheese Sauce
• 2 cups half ’n half
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 16 oz colby jack cheese, shredded
• 8 oz Italian blend cheese, shredded

Chili Seasoning
• 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon granulated onion
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Recipe Pro Tips‼️

✅ Allow the cheese to melt gradually over medium-low heat, stirring consistently, to achieve a smooth and velvety texture in the sauce.

✅ Adjust the level of red pepper flakes and chili powder according to your spice preference, ensuring a well-balanced heat that complements the rich cheese and savory chili base.

✅ Draining the tomatoes & chiles is important to make sure you don’t end up with a watery cheese sauce but if it’s too thin, you can thicken with a cornstarch + water slurry.

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