Velveeta cheese – The star of this dip, Velveeta melts into a creamy, velvety texture that’s perfect for creating a rich, cheesy base. Its smooth consistency makes it ideal for dips.

Season with the chili powder ... and add the processed cheese, stirring until melted. Add the cheddar cheese, one handful at a time, stirring until melted. Top the dip with the pico de gallo ...

Some will tell you it’s not queso dip without a can of Rotel and a brick of Velveeta ... stodgy cheese sauce. If you have canned green chiles on hand, you can swap them in for the pickled ...