You're about to get your sheepskin in pigging out. Your cheese dip-loma. The Bachelors in Queso is easy to earn, fun to learn and, best of all, it doesn't take four years. Just a few short minutes, a can of RO*TEL® and some melty Velveeta®, and it's game time.
RO*TEL® Famous Queso
Makes 2 1/2 cups
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 10 Minutes
RO*TEL Original
This is where it all begins. Some melty cheese, a can of spicy RO*TEL®, a handful of chips and a bellyful of desire. RO*TEL® Famous Queso is a freshman ritual. Welcome to Chippa Que So.
10oz can RO*TEL® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 16oz package Velveeta® Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into cubes
  • Combine undrained RO*TEL® and cheese in medium saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
  • Serve warm as a dip with tortilla chips or crackers.
Wild West Nachos
Serves 6
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes
RO*TEL® Original
Smothered in chili and queso, these zesty nachos have a taste as big as all outdoors. So hold on to your hat, grab a chip, and cowboy up.
1 15oz can Wolf® Brand Chili with Beans
1-1/2 cups melted Velveeta® Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
1 10oz can RO*TEL® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
Jalapeno slices, guacamole, sour cream (optional)
1 1 lb bag tortilla chips
  • Heat chili in saucepan on medium-high for 5 minutes.
  • Combine drained RO*TEL® and Velveeta® in medium saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
  • Arrange tortilla chips on large platter. Top with chili mixture. Pour queso over chili.
  • Serve immediately with desired toppings.
Guac-a-Moly!
Makes 6 cups
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes
RO*TEL® Original
This guacamole makes other guacamoles green with envy. Flavored with spicy RO*TEL®, diced onions and fresh squeezed lime juice, this is one zippy dip!
4 ripe Haas avocados
1 10oz can RO*TEL® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lime (can substitute lemon juice)
Salt and pepper to taste
  • Slice avocados in half, remove pit. Scoop avocado into a medium bowl, discard skins and lightly mash avocado with a fork.
  • Mix in RO*TEL®, onion, cilantro and lime juice until well blended.
  • Season with pepper to taste.
Queso Fries
Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
RO*TEL® Original
Cheese fries are a dorm room staple. Queso fries, on the other hand, are like spring break in Cancun. Or, if you prefer, a kicked-up tailgate party in the town of your choice.
1 bag frozen crinkle or steak fries 1 10oz can RO*TEL® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 16oz package Velveeta® Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into cubes
  • Preheat oven and cook fries according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, combine undrained tomatoes and cheese in 1-1/2-quart microwavable dish; cover. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 10-12 minutes or until cheese is completely melted, stirring after 5 minutes. Remove from microwave, stir until well blended.
  • Remove fries when done, salt to taste, transfer to large serving platter, then drizzle liberally with queso, reserving remaining queso to use as a dip.
Mac N’ Queso
Serves 6
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 25 Minutes
RO*TEL® Original
You loved mac and cheese as a kid. You love queso as an adult. Well, it’s time to sit your inner child and your outer grownup at the same table.
1 box elbow macaroni
1 10oz can RO*TEL® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 16oz package Velveeta® Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into cubes
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, combine undrained RO*TEL®and cheese in medium saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
  • Drain cooked macaroni, then pour into large baking dish. Pour queso over macaroni and blend well.
  • Top with crushed tortilla chips, then put baking dish under broiler until top is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.