The Taco Bell Off-Menu Item That's Made For Rotel Dip Lovers

If you're heading to Taco Bell and in the mood for some tasty dip, we have quite the idea. Of the many hacks for ordering at Taco Bell that you should know, creating your very own Rotel dip dupe may be one of the most enjoyable. And when it comes to bringing this dip to life at Taco Bell, the fast food chain already offers the perfect base: the Nachos BellGrande.

This Taco Bell offering features tortilla chips with seasoned beef, beans, diced tomatoes, cheese sauce, and sour cream. Since Rotel dip is typically made with a can of Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, a box of Velveeta, and ground beef — with some choosing to add taco seasoning or sour cream to the recipe — this fast food order is right in the ballpark.

To start, order the Nachos BellGrande, but ask for the chips and beans to be placed on the side. This will leave you with a combination of seasoned beef, diced tomatoes, cheese sauce, and sour cream, which you'll stir into your makeshift Rotel dip. As for the beans, they'll act as a side as you dip your chips into your custom-made dip.

Once you've gotten a taste of your makeshift Taco Bell Rotel dip, amp up the dish with one of Taco Bell's 15 different sauces. Its red sauce, as well as the mild, hot, and diablo sauces, boast an intense tomato flavor that would further highlight the tomatoes found in the dish. In fact, consider adding more diced tomatoes in the form of pico de gallo. Or, to go in a different direction entirely, try drizzling some Mexican pizza sauce or creamy jalapeño sauce on top of the Nachos BellGrande.

For added texture, drop the beans back into the dip, or request jalapeños, onions, or seasoned rice to add instead. You could also mix in some protein with chicken or steak or top the dip with potatoes or fiesta strips. Since these are all options for the Nachos BellGrande, you shouldn't have any problem ordering them with your meal, whether in person or on the Taco Bell app.