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Crockpot Queso

Crockpot Queso

Delicious Crockpot Queso loaded with cheese, tomatoes, and spices, perfect for parties or game day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 cups
Calories 402 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Cheese Mixture

  • 30 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles such as Rotel or chunky salsa
  • 24 ounces whole fat evaporated milk or unsweetened condensed milk
  • 1 whole lime juiced
  • 1 pound white American block-style cheese cubed
  • 1 pound yellow American block-style cheese cubed
  • 1 pound Velveeta Queso Blanco cheese cubed
  • 7 ounces Supremo Mexican Blend cheese shredded
  • 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro chopped

Vegetables & Spices

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 whole jalapeno peppers seeded & ribs removed, diced
  • 0.5 whole yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Spray a large crockpot with nonstick cooking spray and set the temperature to high.
  • Add the tomatoes, milk, lime juice, cheeses and cilantro; mix well.
  • Place the lid on top of the crockpot.
  • Place the oil, onions, and jalapeno peppers in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Sauté the vegetables until tender and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add cumin, red pepper flakes, and chili powder; stir well and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
  • Add the sautéed vegetables to the cheese mixture in the crockpot and stir well.
  • Replace the lid, leaving it slightly ajar. Stir the cheese several times until the cheese is completely melted, about 30 minutes.
  • Lower the temperature to warm and stir about every 15-20 minutes. If needed, add a little evaporated milk if it thickens during warming.
  • Serve with your favorite chips/vegetables/crackers.

Notes

Store crockpot queso in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the crockpot before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 22gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1537mgPotassium: 423mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1123IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 966mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Appetizer, cheese dip, Crockpot Queso, Party Dip, slow cooker, vegetarian
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