Spicy Crock Pot Queso Cheese Dip
Prepare to elevate your snack game with this irresistible Spicy Crock Pot Queso Cheese Dip—perfect for gatherings, game days, or any time you crave a cheesy, flavorful indulgence. This creamy dip combines the gooey richness of Velveeta and Pepper Jack cheeses with the bold, savory kick of spicy ground sausage, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a touch of pickled jalapeños. Infused with smoky paprika, garlic powder, and a customizable heat level with optional cayenne pepper, this slow-cooked masterpiece delivers the ultimate balance of spice and creaminess. Best of all, it’s effortlessly made in a crock pot, melting into perfection with minimal prep time. Serve it warm alongside crunchy tortilla chips or your favorite dipping snacks for an appetizer that will wow your guests and keep them coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 8 ounces Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 pound Ground sausage (spicy or mild)
- 10 ounces Diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 4 ounces Chopped green chilies
- 1 tablespoon Pickled jalapeños, finely diced
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 16 ounces Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
Cut the Velveeta cheese and Pepper Jack cheese into small cubes for faster melting.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground sausage, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease and set aside.
In the crock pot, add the cubed Velveeta cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, cooked sausage, diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained), chopped green chilies, and pickled jalapeños.
Pour in the milk and sprinkle the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper, if using.
Stir the ingredients gently to combine, then cover the crock pot with the lid.
Cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to ensure even melting and prevent any cheese from sticking to the sides.
Once the cheese is fully melted and the dip is creamy, taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
Turn the crock pot to the warm setting to keep the queso dip at serving temperature.
Serve hot with a side of tortilla chips or your preferred dippers like fresh vegetables or pretzels.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5944 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 390.5 g | 501% | |
| Saturated Fat | 161.0 g | 805% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 906 mg | 302% | |
| Sodium | 14444 mg | 628% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 399.8 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.2 g | ||
| Protein | 255.8 g | 512% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 4854 mg | 373% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2861 mg | 61% | |
*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.
