Food and Recipes Dish Our Favorite Rotel Recipes By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is a Digital Associate 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.She grew up in Mobile, Alabama, which she insists is home to the country's first Mardi Gras (not New Orleans) and now lives in Birmingham with her husband and rescue pup Rocky, whose name is unrelated to The University of Tennessee (Roll Tide). Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 27, 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 time we'd spend chopping. Fresh produce is always our first choice, but canned veggies like Rotel are a huge 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 has a spot in plenty of Southwestern dinner recipes, too. 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 savior. Whether you're on the lookout 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 05 Sheet Pan Jambalaya Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner Recipe: Sheet Pan Jambalaya This sheet pan supper is remarkably easy to toss together. 02 of 05 King Ranch Chicken Casserole William Dickey Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Casserole 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. 03 of 05 Mexican Lasagna Southern Living Recipe: Mexican Lasagna This layered Mexican casserole has everything you crave in an easy one-dish recipe. 04 of 05 Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe: Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup This spicy broth is the perfect base for savory smoked chicken. Fresh toppings like cilantro, avocado, lime, and queso fresco add bright flavor. 05 of 05 Rotel Sausage Dip Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Rotel Sausage Dip This cheesy dip packs just the right amount of spice. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit