Rotel Tomatoes Homemade Copycat Recipe

Spice up your life with this easy copycat recipe for Rotel tomatoes! Customize the heat level to your liking – from mild and savory to fiery hot. Perfect for dips, chili, casseroles, and more. This recipe shows you how to make small batches, freeze for later, and control the spice level perfectly. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to homemade deliciousness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 243.1 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 3.8 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rotel Tomatoes Homemade Copycat

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How to Make Rotel Tomatoes Homemade Copycat

  1. In a 4-quart saucepan, combine diced tomatoes, green chilies, jalapeños (adjust amount for desired heat), onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the mixture has reduced to about 1 quart, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  5. Portion into 1-cup freezer containers or zip-top bags, leaving some headspace for expansion. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

99 g

Sugar

141g

Fat

2g

Carbs

17g