Double Melted Cheese and Red Pepper Dip {aka Ro-Tel Dip or Queso Dip} - Make in the micro in 5 minutes. Dangerously fast and easy for when you've just gotta have some cheesy dip!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Dips & Condiments
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 680kcal
Author: Averie Sunshine
Ingredients
16ouncescheesetry combinations of American, Monterrey Jack, Pepperjack, Havarti, Gruyere, Velveeta, Swiss, Cheddar or favorite easy-melting cheese
4ouncescream cheeseI used Trader Joe’s Whipped Light
4-ouncecan green chilisI used Trader Joe’s fire-roasted green chilis
4ounceschickendiced or shredded (canned is okay or use leftovers) or 1/2 cup crumbled tofu or tempeh (previously pan-seared if preferred), optional
1cupdiced red bell peppers
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic-wrap, and heat on high power to melt, about 3 minutes. Stop and stir and continue to heat in 30-second bursts until cheese has melted can dip can be stirred smooth. Serve immediately with crackers, chips, bread, toasted bread rounds, pita chips, baked tortilla strips, vegetables, or your favorite crudites for dipping.
Extra dip may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and may be gently reheated prior to serving. Based on the type of cheese used, reheating may prove easier with some types (Velveeta, American, Monterrey Jack may be easier to reheat than a sharp cheddar).
Notes
This recipe is ripe for substitutions. Add any of the following with the rest of the ingredients prior to heating: 1 to 2 cups beans, 1 to 2 cups corn,1 to 2 cups salsa; cayenne, chili powder, or chiptole powder, hot sauce, Sriracha, Tabasco, garlic and onions - all are optional and all are to taste.