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Tamale dip in a bowl and tortilla chips around it on a platter.
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Tamale Dip

Canned tamales, chili, cheese, and more make an incredibly flavorful dip.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dip Recipes
Servings: 10
Calories: 236kcal

Ingredients

  • 28 ounces beef tamales wrappers removed
  • 10 ounces canned chili with or without beans
  • 14 ounces canned hot chili beans e.g., Ranch Style Beans
  • 10 ounces canned Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 pound Velveeta cheese cut into chunks
  • 1 cup minced red onion
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 jalapeño or other hot chili pepper chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker and mix well.
  • Heat until the cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

To control the spice level, add a small amount of jalapeño and Tabasco sauce before heating and then add more to taste.
This makes a LOT of dip. Make it when you are expecting a crowd!

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1424mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 2mg