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Have you ever heard of Rotel?

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Have you heard of or used Rotel?

  • Absolutely, it's a staple in our house!

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  • I've heard of it, but never used it.

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  • What the heck are you talking about?

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Mrs. Chipotle

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I used to think this was universal, but awhile back on another forum, I was surprised to discover that there are a lot of people who have never used or heard of it.

What about you?
 
I have never heard of Rotel. What is that? I would like to know. thanks
 
Rotel is canned tomatoes with chiles. There are several varieties; original, extra hot, Italian (?), etc.

It's probably best known for being mixed with melted Velveeta to make the dip that you always seem to have at Superbowl parties, but it is also useful in casseroles and anyplace else that you need tomatoes with a little kick.

You'd find it next to the canned tomatoes at the store. Here is a pic:

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I sweet white corn and mix in a small can of Original Rotel. It makes a great side dish for any meal.

Mrs. Chipotle thanks for the idea of using it with Velveeta to make a great and easy cheese dip.
 
Ah, that's an old idea - wish I could take credit for it. :D

A friend of mine puts hot sausage in hers (regular breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled) and that is quite tasty. Really you could add most anything - cooked ground beef, taco seasoning, beans, cooked rice....
 
My sister has had me ship her cans of Rotel in NY, specifically for the dip-making yumminess.
 
Yes, yes, yes.
It's a staple in my pantry, especially with football season right around the corner. I'll be making lots of Rotel/chesse dip and taco soup.
 
Oh yes, I'd almost forgotten about taco soup! (of course, when it's 100+ degrees outside, who wants to eat soup?).

That's a staple in our house in the fall. So quick and simple.
 
Wow, I wouldn't know what to do without Rotel. I buy it a half dozen cans at a time. And it goes fast.
 
Yep, I've heard of Rotel. I cook with it fairly regularly; it's great in a lot of casseroles. I like a bit of heat and Rotel has just enough.

However, one time I substituted the extra hot Rotel for the regular. Yikes, we could barely eat it! I learned that lesson.
 
I like to use Rotelle in chili instead of tomato sauce. It adds a nice pepper heat that makes a special chili. I also use in other mexican dishes I make like Tacos.
 
I would be one of the people who clicked "What the heck is that?" This is the second spice/herb that I have discovered on this forum :)
 
Well, it's not so much a spice or herb as it is a can of tomatoes. :D

But still, glad we can be informative!
 
Tomatoes and chili peppers as I recall. I love the Rotel and Velveeta cheese dip.
 
Yeah, I know what it is, but I don't know what to put it in. I've been doing fine without it, so I don't need to try it.
 
You can put it in most anything.

At the very least, try putting it in some melted Velveeta next Superbowl Sunday.
 
I've never heard of it either, but I've also not heard of many other spices. I'm not that educated about cookin'.
 
We have all kinds of Rotel here. We always use in in a chicken casserole. Chicken, soft tortilla chips soaked in bullion, rotel, and chedder cheese. all layered and then baked. I think it is called King chicken. My Aunt fixed it alot when I was a kid.
 
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