Delicious, homemade Rotel you can use just like you would the canned version.

If you're in the mood for Mexican food but don't have any Rotel tomatoes on hand, don't worry! There are plenty of other ingredients you can use as a RoTel substitute.

Rotel tomatoes are canned tomatoes with a little hint of heat. A Southern favorite, the spice comes from green chiles that have been fire-roasted, diced and stirred into the simmering tomatoes. Rotel tomatoes are a vital ingredient in queso and make a delicious addition to tortilla soup. The only downside to developing a dependency on Rotel tomatoes is that they can often be tricky to find if you live north of the Mason Dixon line, like I do.

Make and boiling water can (or freeze) this Rotel copycat recipe at home using fresh, simple ingredients - it's truly like the real thing!

During the cold winter months, we eat a lot of hearty meals such as chili with cornbread and taco soup. It just sticks to your ribs and makes you feel all happy inside. Last summer, a friend of mine shared with me her recipe for homemade "rotel" tomatoes. You can buy Rotel tomatoes in your grocery store. That is the brand name. They're very good, but they're not homemade. And, when I can make something myself, I try to do so. Today, my countertops were covered (and I mean covered) with…

Make your own Rotel Tomatoes to suit your taste. You can make it hot or mild. Source: Now Your Cookin'

This is a great salsa. It’s not too difficult to make and tastes great.

This quick and easy homemade Rotel dip is loaded with cheesy goodness, ground beef and spices. Best of all, with only three ingredients, it's ready to eat in minutes.

Rotel salsa is made using canned diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, taco seasoning, and a few other simple ingredients!