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Crock Pot Queso Dip Recipe

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This Crock Pot Queso Dip is a creamy, flavorful party favorite made with ground beef, classic Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, salsa, and spices. Cooked slowly in a crock pot, it delivers a warm and gooey dip perfect for game days, gatherings, or casual snacking. Whether you prefer it mild or spicy with jalapeños and hot sauce, this dip is sure to delight your guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

Vegetables

  • 1 medium sweet or yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped

Dairy

  • 24 ounces processed American cheese loaf (Velveeta), cut into cubes
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes

Canned Goods

  • 1 (15-ounce) can chili (with or without beans)

Condiments & Spices

  • 1 cup medium salsa
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Chipotle TABASCO)

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Once fully cooked and no longer pink, drain off the excess fat carefully to reduce greasiness. Transfer the cooked beef to a lightly greased 6-quart crock pot.
  2. Add remaining ingredients: To the crock pot with beef, add chopped onion, green bell pepper, jalapeño peppers, Velveeta cheese cubes, cream cheese cubes, canned chili, salsa, and the hot sauce. Give everything a good stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Cook in crock pot: Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 3 hours. Stir the dip halfway through the cooking time to ensure smooth melting and consistent blending of flavors.
  4. Serve warm: Once cooked, turn off the crock pot and give the queso dip a final stir. Serve hot with tortilla chips or your preferred dippers. Add extra hot sauce on the side if desired for an added kick.

Notes

  • You can prepare this dip a few hours ahead and keep it warm in the crock pot; just stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • For a spicier dip, leave some jalapeño seeds in or add extra hot sauce.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, try blending the chili before adding to the dip.
  • Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and drain thoroughly after browning to avoid excess grease in the dip.
  • This recipe is easily doubled or halved depending on your crowd size.

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