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Velveeta Queso without Rotel Recipe

This Velveeta Queso without Rotel is made with creamy melty Velveeta cheese, tomatoes, peppers, spices, black beans, and green onions! It’s a loaded party dip that is ready in about 10 minutes, and is a 100% crowd pleasing appetizer dip!

We love this simple dip anytime we have company over: parties, BBQs, game days, or holidays. It goes fast, and has all the amazing flavor of classic Rotel dip, without the Rotel.

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We had a last minute Halloween party this year, and I wanted to make the classic Velveeta queso recipe, but didn’t have any Rotel tomatoes.  The solution? I came up with a quick and easy recipe with pantry staple ingredients that was a HUGE hit!

Everyone asked what was in this dip, so I had to share for anyone else wanted to make a simple delicious queso. It was easy, cheesy, and tasted amazing with basic panty ingredients.

This Velveeta Queso Dip Recipe Is

  • Creamy
  • Cheesy
  • A Little Spicy
  • Loaded with Vegetables
  • An Easy Last-Minute Appetizer
  • Vegetarian and Gluten Free!

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One of the BEST Pantry Dip Recipes

This Velveeta queso without Rotel recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal!  It uses almost all ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards – most of which you probably have on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and healthy meals using a few staples you can rotate.  I made a list of my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples that always keep stocked. And you can check out all my favorite pantry staple ingredients in my Amazon shop here.  By stocking up on healthy whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!

What’s In This Pantry Queso Dip Recipe?

  • Onions & Scallions – I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every month and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery.  You can get $10 off your first box by clicking here! If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!

 

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Make Velveeta Queso Gluten Free!

This gluten free Velveeta Queso recipe is a simple meal to make without the wheat – Velveeta is gluten free, believe it or not!  I’m all about making recipes gluten free when I can. Gluten free cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. By building meals around gluten free pantry staples and swapping in a few wheat-less ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family.

I made a list of my 125 favorite gluten free pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my gluten free recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meals for everyone at your table.

How Do I Make Velveeta Queso without Rotel Tomatoes?

  1. In a pot, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the onion and sauté for 6 to 7 minutes until onion becomes translucent. Add salsa, Velveeta, tomatoes (with the juice), black beans, and the rest of the spices to the pot.
  2. Stir well until Velveeta is melted and the queso dip is thick and creamy.
  3. Garnish with extra green onion. Serve with tortilla chips, bread, veggie sticks, or soft pretzels.  Enjoy!

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A Great Make-Ahead Velveeta Dip for Entertaining

This Velveeta queso without Rotel recipe is fantastic to make ahead of time for a party, potluck, or gathering. Making this recipe in advance allows you to skip any cooking or prep on the day-of, just heat for a few minutes before serving. This is a great recipe to entertain with, or bring to an event. A crowd-pleaser that everyone is sure to love! Check out my other make ahead meals too.

More Easy Party Dip Recipes Guests will Love!

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Get the Same Ingredients for this Velveeta Queso without Rotel Tomatoes:

I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every month and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery.  You can get $10 off your first box by clicking here! 

If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!

 

As always, if you make this vegetarian and gluten free Velveeta queso without rotel recipe be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe, and tag me @theherbeevore on Instagram so I can feature you.  I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations!

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Velveeta Queso without Rotel

The Herbeevore
This Velveeta Queso without Rotel is made with creamy melty Velveeta cheese, tomatoes, peppers, spices, black beans, and green onions! It's a loaded party dip that is ready in about 10 minutes, and is a 100% crowd pleasing appetizer dip!
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 113 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a pot, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the onion and sauté for 6 to 7 minutes until onion becomes translucent. Add salsa, Velveeta, tomatoes, black beans, and the rest of the spices to the pot.
  • Stir well until Velveeta is melted and the queso dip is thick and creamy.
  • Garnish with extra green onion. Serve with tortilla chips, bread, veggie sticks, or soft pretzels.  Enjoy!

Notes

Save Money on Fresh Produce!

I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market - they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every month and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery.  You can get $10 off your first box by clicking here! 
If you think organic produce is too expensive... think again, and give Misfits Market a look!

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 291mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 374IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 1mg
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