Velveeta Cheese Dip Recipe
This Velveeta Cheese Dip is so rich, creamy, and easy to make! The ultimate party appetizer, all you need is 20 minutes and simple ingredients including ground breakfast sausage, Velveeta cheese, butter, and your favorite Ro-Tel canned tomatoes.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground sausage I used ground breakfast sausage
- 1 (32-ounce) block Velveeta cheese cut into cubes
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 1 (10-ounce) can Ro-Tel Tomatoes and Green Chilies mild, medium, or spicy
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the cooked sausage to a clean plate and drain any grease left behind in the skillet.
- Return the skillet to the stovetop set over medium heat. Add the Velveeta cheese, evaporated milk, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin powder. Stir and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Return the sausage to the pan and stir in the Ro-Tel and fresh lime juice.
- Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for an additional 5 minutes.
- Best served immediately with fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro (optional), and tortilla chips.
Notes
- Ground beef may be used in place of the ground breakfast sausage
- Heavy cream may be used in place of the evaporated milk
- Storage: Keep stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir every 30 seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 745kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 2813mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 1mg
