Description
Creamy, cheesy Crock Pot Queso Dip brings Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your gathering, melting hearts with its irresistible blend of rich flavors. Guests will dive into this crowd-pleasing appetizer that promises smooth satisfaction and guaranteed party success.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Base:
- 16 oz (450 g) velveeta cheese
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
Proteins and Vegetables:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 can (10 oz / 280 g) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup (75 g) diced onions
- 1/4 cup (40 g) diced green bell peppers
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and brown ground beef over medium-high heat, crumbling thoroughly until no pink remains, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the ground beef and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add diced onions and green bell peppers directly into the slow cooker with the beef.
- Pour diced tomatoes with green chilies over the meat mixture.
- Cube Velveeta cheese and cream cheese, then add to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the existing ingredients.
- Incorporate chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper evenly across the mixture.
- Pour milk and Worcestershire sauce over the ingredients to enhance moisture and flavor.
- Gently stir all components to ensure uniform distribution of seasonings and cheeses.
- Cover the crock pot and set to low heat, allowing the dip to meld and melt for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once cheeses are completely melted and ingredients are well combined, give a final gentle stir.
- Serve warm directly from the slow cooker, accompanied by tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Customize meat options by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for varied dietary preferences.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder and adding optional hot sauce or diced jalapeños for heat enthusiasts.
- Enhance texture and nutrition by incorporating drained black beans or corn kernels into the dip for extra heartiness.
- Reduce dairy content by using reduced-fat cheese varieties and lactose-free milk without compromising the creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg