Chile Con Queso for the Crock Pot
Transform your next gathering with the ultimate crowd-pleaser: Chile Con Queso for the Crock Pot! This creamy and indulgent dip is a mouthwatering fusion of Velveeta, cream cheese, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, seamlessly melted together in your slow cooker for effortless entertaining. Amplify the flavor with optional cooked ground beef or sausage, aromatic spices like chili powder and cumin, and a pop of freshness from cilantro garnish. Perfectly paired with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or crackers, this warm and satisfying queso dip is ideal for game days, potlucks, or cozy nights in. With just 10 minutes of prep and the crock pot doing the rest, this easy recipe ensures you spend more time with guests and less time in the kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel or similar)
- 1 lb cooked ground beef or sausage (optional)
- 4 oz chopped green chiles
- 0.5 cup diced onion
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the Velveeta cheese and cream cheese into 1-inch cubes for easier melting.
In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage (if using) over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, chopped green chiles, and diced onion to the crock pot.
Stir in the chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin to the crock pot for flavor.
Add the cubed Velveeta and cream cheese into the crock pot along with the milk to ensure a creamy consistency.
If using cooked ground beef or sausage, stir it into the mixture.
Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the cheese melts smoothly.
After 2 hours, stir everything thoroughly to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt or additional spices, if needed.
Serve warm straight from the crock pot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired. Pair with tortilla chips, fresh vegetable sticks, or crackers for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 258.6 g | 332% | |
| Saturated Fat | 144.2 g | 721% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 938 mg | 313% | |
| Sodium | 9168 mg | 399% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.3 g | ||
| Protein | 210.4 g | 421% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2947 mg | 227% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2638 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
