Crock Pot Chile Con Queso
Indulge in the ultimate party pleaser with this creamy and flavorful Crock Pot Chile Con Queso! This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe combines Velveeta and cream cheese for a luxuriously smooth base, perfectly spiced with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder. Enhanced with diced tomatoes, green chilies, and optional chorizo or ground beef, this queso dip is packed with bold, Tex-Mex-inspired flavors. Designed for convenience, it all comes together in your trusty slow cooker, freeing up your time for entertaining. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or as a decadent nacho topping. Perfect for game days, potlucks, or any gathering, this crock pot masterpiece is sure to disappear fast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 4 oz canned green chilies
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 lb cooked and crumbled chorizo or ground beef (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the Velveeta cheese and cream cheese into cubes and add them to the Crock Pot.
Pour the diced tomatoes with green chilies and canned green chilies (including their juices) over the cheese cubes.
Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder evenly over the top.
If desired, add the cooked and crumbled chorizo or ground beef for extra protein and flavor.
Cover the Crock Pot and set it to low heat. Cook for 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the cheese melts evenly.
Once the cheeses are fully melted and the mixture is smooth, lower the Crock Pot to the 'warm' setting to keep the dip ready for serving.
Taste the chile con queso and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired, and serve warm with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or as a nacho topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 262.7 g | 337% | |
| Saturated Fat | 142.4 g | 712% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 723 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 10885 mg | 473% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.2 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.3 g | ||
| Protein | 155.8 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2778 mg | 214% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1672 mg | 36% | |
*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.
