Our favorite gameday snack starts with a can of diced tomatoes and green chilies.

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The only cheese allowed in Rotel Dip is Velveeta, or a store-brand version of it.

Rotel Dip

Rotel Dip.Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Sometimes the basics are best.

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to the slow cooker.

Southern Living Million Dollar Rotel Dip mixing the beef into the cheese mixture

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Serve with tortilla chips.

Then, pour the dip into a slow cooker to stay warm for the length of the game.

I love to mix in some cooked ground beef or Mexican-style chorizo!

Be sure to drain it well so its not super greasy.

Our six-ingredient recipe for Rotel Dip is simple and delicious.

Our Test Kitchen pros say it tastes like happiness with meat added."