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This cheesy hamburger dip is always a hit at parties, plus it’s made with just 4 ingredients.

Hamburger dip served in white bowl with a tortilla chip dipped in.
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This hamburger dip makes a FREQUENT appearance at our family functions. It’s amazing!!!

We most often serve it with Tortilla Chips or Fritos, but if we’re eating it alongside Mexican food people usually put this cheesy dip on their Tacos!

It’s a delicious and simple appetizer to enjoy at holiday functions. We also love to have it on hand for company or family nights. It’s one of the EASIEST dips. You need only 4 ingredients and it’s ready in under 20 minutes!

WHY WE LOVE IT:

  • Only 4 ingredients. It’s that simple! And it is still packed with flavor.
  • A quick dip. This appetizer dip is ready to enjoy in under 20 minutes – faster if you use leftover hamburgers.
  • Warm and creamy. Who doesn’t love a warm and cheesy dip?! It’s completely addictive and perfect with a side of chips.
Ingredients for hamburger dip on counter.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic – or ground chicken, ground turkey, or ground sausage. Leftover hamburgers can be used to make the dip. Reduce the amount of ground beef used according to how many hamburgers you have.
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar medium chunky pace salsa
  • 1-2 (10-ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes with green chiles (do not drain) – Instead of a can of Rotel tomatoes use a can of diced tomatoes and a can of diced green chilies for an easy swap.
  • 1 (16-ounce) block Velveeta cheese – Substitute the Velveeta with 8 ounces cream cheese and 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese. 
  • added spice cayenne pepper, sliced jalapenos, chili powder, or red chili flakes  
  • serving suggestions Tortilla Chips, crackers, and vegetables such as celery, bell peppers, and carrots 

How to Make Hamburger Dip

  1. GROUND BEEF. In a large skillet cook and season beef, drain, and keep in a pan.
  2. COMBINE + COOK. Pour salsa into a blender and mix until smooth (this is an optional step, skip if you like the chunks)
    • Put salsa, Rotel, and Velveeta cheese in the skillet and stir until incorporated, melted, and heated through. Serve immediately or place in a warm crock pot for any function.
Hamburger dip recipe in white bowl with tomatoes and cilantro on top.

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5 from 52 votes

Hamburger Dip

By: Lil’ Luna
This savory hamburger dip is always a hit at parties. It's cheesy, hearty, and made with only 4 ingredients!
Servings: 6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 18 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound ground beef, seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar medium chunky pace salsa
  • 1-2 (10-ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 (16-ounce) block Velveeta cheese

Instructions 

  • In a large skillet cook and season beef, drain, and keep in a pan.
  • Pour salsa into a blender and mix until smooth (this is an optional step, skip if you like the chunks)
  • Put salsa, Rotel, and Velveeta cheese in the skillet and stir until incorporated, melted, and heated. Serve immediately or place in a warm crock pot for any function.

Notes

Rotel. Instead of a can of Rotel tomatoes use a can of diced tomatoes and a can of diced green chilies for an easy swap.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for 3 months. for best results reheat slowly over low heat, or use the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 192kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.04g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 54mg, Sodium: 55mg, Potassium: 206mg, Fiber: 0.01g, Sugar: 0.03g, Vitamin A: 3IU, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

How to store?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for 3 months. For best results reheat slowly over low heat, or use the microwave.

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5 from 52 votes (36 ratings without comment)

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25 Comments

  1. Linda Fewkes says:

    thanks for the recipe, will make for next event

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy this one!

  2. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    This dip is a must-try! I made it for a party and everyone was asking for the recipe!

  3. Sassy J says:

    5 stars
    This is a wonderful spicy cheese dip. Had this ready in no time for a spur of the moment get together. Loved it.

  4. Kristen says:

    5 stars
    This tasted great and was a huge hit at the party I brought it to.

  5. jess says:

    5 stars
    yummy! this dip was everything I wanted and more! all my friends emptied the dish so fast! thank you so much for sharing

  6. Lary says:

    How big of a jar of salsa should it be?

  7. Lary says:

    5 stars
    I really love how you give us variations and tips with all your recipes. Your site is tops in my recipe list.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thank you!! So glad to have you here!

  8. Lynn says:

    How many ounces is the block of velveeta? I found an 8oz block thats “small” but not sure it’s enough.

  9. Amy Pugmire says:

    5 stars
    This queso is so Yummy! Even my picky kids canโ€™t get enough!

  10. Laura says:

    5 stars
    Omg! This is soooo good!! And easy to make! Family loves it!!