Halloween RoTel Dip with Baked Tortilla Chips
A delightful combination of creamy, cheesy goodness paired with crunchy tortilla chips, perfect for any gathering or festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1 package corn or flour tortillas
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can RoTel diced tomatoes (10 oz)
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 black olives (sliced)
- 6-8 corn tortillas (for chips)
- Olive oil spray or brush
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the corn tortillas into triangles and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Spray or brush them lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until crispy and golden.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the drained RoTel tomatoes and softened cream cheese to the cooked beef. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese until melted. Pour the dip mixture into a serving dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced black olives. Serve warm with freshly baked tortilla chips.
Notes
Ground beef can be substituted with turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter or vegetarian dip.