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Rotel Dip with Crispy Pita

Rotel Dip with Crispy Pita

This Rotel Dip with Crispy Pita is a warm, gooey, cheesy dip made with ground beef, Velveeta cheese, and Rotel tomatoes, served with homemade crispy pita chips. It's a simple yet delicious dish that brings families together, perfect for gatherings and casual snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef (90/10 lean)
  • 16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumi
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 6-8 whole wheat pita breads (6-inch)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, add diced onion, and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook for another minute.
  3. Add cubed Velveeta cheese and undrained Rotel tomatoes to the skillet. Stir until melted and smooth.
  4. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Remove from heat.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice pita bread into wedges.
  6. Toss pita wedges with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and salt until coated.
  7. Spread pita wedges on a baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
  8. Serve warm Rotel dip with crispy pita chips.

Notes

Ensure to drain excess fat from the beef for a smoother dip. Stir frequently while melting cheese to prevent scorching.