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Get RoTel & Velveeta Recipes Each week of the 2009 Big Ten football season the gang on "Friday Night Tailgate" whips up one of RoTel and Velveeta's famous recipes on the Friday night show. Have a look at the latest recipes, watch the videos, then come back each week for more. Looking for more from Ro*Tel and Velveeta? Visit www.Ro-Tel.com and www.Velveeta.com for more delicious recipes.

WEEK 1 RECIPE
Rodriguez RoTel Nacho Dip Prep time: 10-15 minutes Total: 15 minutes Makes: 2-1/2 cups or 20 servings (2 tablespoons each) What you need! One pound of hot or zesty sausage One can of mild RoTel One block of Velveeta Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product One small container of sour cream Make It!* 1. Brown 1lb of hot/zesty sausage in a skillet or frying pan, drain grease (approx. time 5-10 minutes or until brown) 2. Combine tomatoes with their liquid and the Velveeta in medium saucepan. 3. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, or until Velveeta is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. 4. Top with sour cream or mix in 5. Serve warm as a dip with tortilla scoop chips. Cook's Tips After browning the sausage you can make the remainder of the recipe in the microwave. To make in microwave, combine tomatoes and Velveeta in 1-1/2 quart microwavable dish; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes stirring once during heating, or just until cheese melts. Top with sour cream or mix in. Stir and serve. Handle with hot pads.
WEEK 2 RECIPE
Cheesy Spinach & Bacon Dip Prep time: 10 min. Total: 15 min. Makes: 4 cups or 32 servings, 2 Tbsp. each. What You Need! 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained 1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed 1 can (10 oz.) ROTEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled Make It!* Microwave ingredients in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Serve with tortilla chips and cut-up fresh vegetables. Variation: Prepare using VELVEETA 2% Milk Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product and PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese . To Halve: Cut ingredients in half; combine in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 2 min. Serve as directed. Makes 2 cups or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each. Keeping It Safe: Hot dips should be discarded after sitting at room temperature for 2 hours or longer. How to Cut Up VELVEETA: Cut VELVEETA (the whole loaf) into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Then, cut each slice crosswise in both directions to make cubes. Creative Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftover dip. Then, reheat and toss with your favorite hot cooked pasta. Use Your Slow Cooker: When serving this dip at a party, pour the prepared dip into a small slow cooker set on Low. This will keep the dip warm and at the ideal consistency for several hours. For best results, stir the dip occasionally to prevent hot spots. Nutrition Information Per Serving: 70 calories, 5g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein, 25%DV vitamin A, 4%DV vitamin C, 15%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
WEEK 3 RECIPE
Cheesy Hawaiian Dip Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 15 min. Makes: 4-1/2 cups or 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each. What You Need! 1 round loaf Hawaiian bread (1 lb.) 1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 can (10 oz.) ROTEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained 1/3 cup chopped red onions 1 pkg. (8 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, chopped 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained Make It!* Heat oven to 350ºF. Cut slice from top of bread loaf; remove center of loaf, leaving 1-inch-thick shell. Cut removed bread into bite-size pieces; cover and set aside for later use. Place bread shell on baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 min. or until lightly toasted. Cool slightly. Mix VELVEETA, tomatoes and onions in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring after 3 min. Stir-in ham and pineapple. Pour into bread shell. Serve with reserved bread pieces and assorted fresh vegetable dippers. Substitute: Prepare as directed, using VELVEETA 2% Milk Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product. Creative Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftover dip. Reheat and use as a cheesy sauce for hot baked potatoes or steamed broccoli florets. Nutrition Information Per Serving (Dip alone-Velveeta): 45 calories, 3g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein, 4% DV vitamin A, 4% DV vitamin C, 10% DV calcium, 0% DV iron. Nutrition Information Per Serving (Dip alone-Velveeta Light): 40 calories, 1.5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein, 4% DV vitamin A, 4% DV vitamin C, 8% DV calcium, 0% DV iron.
WEEK 4 RECIPE
Famous Queso Dip Prep Time: 5 min. Total Time: 10 min. Makes: 3 cups or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each. What You Need! 1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 can (10 oz.) ROTEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained Make It!* Mix ingredients in 2-qt. microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring after 3 min. Serve with assorted cut-up fresh vegetables, WHEAT THINS Original Crackers or tortilla chips. Size-Wise: When eating appetizers at a social occasion, preview your choices and decide which you'd like to try instead of taking some of each. Creative Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftover dip. Reheat and serve spooned over hot baked potatoes or cooked pasta. Substitute: Prepare using VELVEETA Mild Mexican Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product. Nutrition Information Per Serving (Original VELVEETA): 60 calories, 4g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 15%DV calcium, 0%DV iron. Nutrition Information Per Serving (Mexican VELVEETA): 60 calories, 4g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 8%DV calcium, 0%DV iron. Nutrition Information Per Serving (Dip with Wheat Thins): 200 calories, 9g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 600mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 5g sugars, 6g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 20%DV calcium, 8%DV iron. Nutrition Information Per Serving (Dip + 16 Ritz Chips): 190 calories, 9g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 660mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber, 5g sugars, 5g protein, 6%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 25%DV calcium, 6%DV iron.
WEEK 5 RECIPE
Zesty Ranch Dip Prep Time: 5 min. \| Total Time: 13 min. Makes: 4-1/4 cups or 34 servings, 2 Tbsp. each. What You Need! 1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 can (10 oz.) ROTEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained 1 container (8 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream 1 cup KRAFT Ranch Dressing Make It!* Combine ingredients in 2-qt. microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 8 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 2 min. Serve with assorted cut-up fresh vegetables or your favorite NABISCO Crackers. VELVEETA Ranch Dip: Prepare as directed, omitting the tomatoes. Size-Wise: Select a few of your favorite appetizers rather than sampling one of each to save room for your entree. How to Serve it Cold: This versatile dip can also be served cold. Just prepare as directed; cool completely. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Serve as directed.
WEEK 6 RECIPE
Spicy Cheeseburger Dip Prep Time: 5 min. Total Time: 10 min. Makes: 4-1/2 cups or 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each. What You Need! 1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 can (10 oz.) ROTEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese 1/2 lb. ground beef, cooked, drained 4 green onions, sliced Make It!* Mix all ingredients except onions in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is melted, stirring after 3 min. Stir in onions. Serve with RITZ Crackers and assorted cut-up fresh vegetables. Use Your Stove: Mix all ingredients except onions in medium saucepan; cook on medium heat 5 to 7 min. or until VELVEETA is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in onions. Serve as directed. Nutrition Information Per Serving: 60 calories, 4g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 1g sugars, 4g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 8%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
WEEK 7 RECIPE
Cowboy Quesadillas Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 30 min. Makes: 24 servings. What You Need! 1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 6 flour tortillas (10 inch) 4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 can (10 oz.) ROTEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained Make It!* Combine VELVEETA and tomatoes in 1-1/2-qt. microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 3 min. Stir in chicken and onions. Heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto half of 1 tortilla; fold in half. Add to skillet; cook 1 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Cut into wedges. Substitute: Prepare using VELVEETA 2% Milk Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product. Food Facts: Flour tortillas, often used as soft taco shells, come in many colors and sizes. You'll find them in the refrigerated dairy case or grocery aisle of the supermarket. You'll also find tortilla products in a variety of hues from pale pink to green to blue-often seasoned with herbs, tomatoes, spinach or sesame seeds. Special Extra: Garnish with chopped fresh tomatoes just before serving.
WEEK 8 RECIPE
Cheesy Spinach & Bacon Dip Prep time: 10 min. Total: 15 min. Makes: 4 cups or 32 servings, 2 Tbsp. each. What You Need! 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained 1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed 1 can (10 oz.) ROTEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled Make It!* Microwave ingredients in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Serve with tortilla chips and cut-up fresh vegetables. Variation: Prepare using VELVEETA 2% Milk Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product and PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese . To Halve: Cut ingredients in half; combine in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 2 min. Serve as directed. Makes 2 cups or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each. Keeping It Safe: Hot dips should be discarded after sitting at room temperature for 2 hours or longer. How to Cut Up VELVEETA: Cut VELVEETA (the whole loaf) into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Then, cut each slice crosswise in both directions to make cubes. Creative Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftover dip. Then, reheat and toss with your favorite hot cooked pasta. Use Your Slow Cooker: When serving this dip at a party, pour the prepared dip into a small slow cooker set on Low. This will keep the dip warm and at the ideal consistency for several hours. For best results, stir the dip occasionally to prevent hot spots. Nutrition Information Per Serving: 70 calories, 5g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein, 25%DV vitamin A, 4%DV vitamin C, 15%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
WEEK 9 RECIPE
Cheesy Hawaiian Dip Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 15 min. Makes: 4-1/2 cups or 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each. What You Need! 1 round loaf Hawaiian bread (1 lb.) 1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 can (10 oz.) ROTEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained 1/3 cup chopped red onions 1 pkg. (8 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, chopped 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained Make It!* Heat oven to 350ºF. Cut slice from top of bread loaf; remove center of loaf, leaving 1-inch-thick shell. Cut removed bread into bite-size pieces; cover and set aside for later use. Place bread shell on baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 min. or until lightly toasted. Cool slightly. Mix VELVEETA, tomatoes and onions in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring after 3 min. Stir-in ham and pineapple. Pour into bread shell. Serve with reserved bread pieces and assorted fresh vegetable dippers. Substitute: Prepare as directed, using VELVEETA 2% Milk Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product. Creative Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftover dip. Reheat and use as a cheesy sauce for hot baked potatoes or steamed broccoli florets. Nutrition Information Per Serving (Dip alone-Velveeta): 45 calories, 3g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein, 4% DV vitamin A, 4% DV vitamin C, 10% DV calcium, 0% DV iron. Nutrition Information Per Serving (Dip alone-Velveeta Light): 40 calories, 1.5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein, 4% DV vitamin A, 4% DV vitamin C, 8% DV calcium, 0% DV iron.
WEEK 10 RECIPE
Spicy Cheeseburger Dip Prep Time: 5 min. Total Time: 10 min. Makes: 4-1/2 cups or 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each. What You Need! 1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 can (10 oz.) ROTEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese 1/2 lb. ground beef, cooked, drained 4 green onions, sliced Make It!* Mix all ingredients except onions in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is melted, stirring after 3 min. Stir in onions. Serve with RITZ Crackers and assorted cut-up fresh vegetables. Use Your Stove: Mix all ingredients except onions in medium saucepan; cook on medium heat 5 to 7 min. or until VELVEETA is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in onions. Serve as directed. Nutrition Information Per Serving: 60 calories, 4g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 1g sugars, 4g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 8%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
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