Food and Recipes Dish Our Favorite Rotel Recipes From party dips to casseroles, a can of Rotel can go a long way with these recipes. By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is an Associate Digital Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 21, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Caitlin Bensel Rotel is one of the best pantry staples for spicing up a Mexican casserole, adding color to cheese dip, or topping tacos. A can of tomatoes with green chiles is so versatile, and we're forever thankful that it saves us the time we'd spend chopping. Fresh produce is always our first choice, but canned veggies like Rotel are a massive help on busy weeknights. Rotel is one of the best additions to game day dips, and it makes prep so much easier. Although you probably associate it with cheesy dips, it also has a spot in plenty of Southwestern dinner recipes. With recipes like Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup, Sheet Pan Jambalaya, and our best-loved King Ranch Chicken Casserole, a can of Rotel might be your new dinner rescuer. Whether you're looking for an appetizer or a one-dish dinner recipe, kids and adults will love these Rotel recipes. From party dips to casseroles, a can of Rotel can go a long way with these recipes. 01 of 06 Sheet Pan Jambalaya Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner This sheet pan supper is straightforward to toss together. In 35 minutes, this andouille sausage, onion, shrimp, and Creole seasoning dish is only made better by adding a can of Rotel. Use leftovers in a skillet-based egg dish. 02 of 06 King Ranch Chicken Casserole William Dickey This creamy casserole is one of our most popular recipes. Tex-Mex flavor in a big batch will never disappoint at a potluck or casserole swap. This recipe easily doubles (or even triples) when cooking for a crowd. 03 of 06 Mexican Lasagna Southern Living This layered Mexican casserole has everything you crave in an easy one-dish recipe. Give your traditional lasagna a makeover by replacing noodles with corn tortillas and enchilada sauce instead of tomato sauce. This dish will be a hit with both kids and adults. 04 of 06 Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup Southern Living This spicy broth is the perfect base for savory smoked chicken. Fresh toppings like cilantro, avocado, lime, and queso fresco add bright flavor. Combine these ingredients into one pot for a warm, hearty, and flavorful soup. 05 of 06 Rotel Sausage Dip Caitlin Bensel This cheesy dip packs just the right amount of spice. Rotel adds the perfect blend of chiles into this cheese and sausage dip. Remember to change your slow cooker to the WARM setting after the cheese melts, so it does not continue to cook. 06 of 06 Rotel Chicken Mexican Casserole Diana Rattray With only six ingredients, this chicken casserole combines your favorite flavors into one hearty dinner. The entire family will love this cheesy dish, filled with Rotel, cheddar cheese, and chopped green chiles. Top with crushed tortilla chips for a crispy finish. Check out 70 Football Party Food Recipes Made for Game Day for even more recipes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit