Crockpot Queso Recipe

Course: appetizer/dip

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 50

Total Time: 1

Servings: people

Calories: 402kcal

This Crockpot Queso Cheese Dip is a real crowd pleaser. Great for any gathering, from last minute parties to Cinco de Mayo!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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.
30 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles, 24 ounces whole fat evaporated milk, 1 whole lime, 1 pound white American block-style cheese, 1 pound yellow American block-style cheese, 1 pound Velveeta Queso Blanco cheese, 7 ounces Supremo Mexican Blend cheese, ½ bunch fresh cilantro
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.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 jalapeno peppers, ½ yellow onion
Add cumin, red pepper flakes, and chili powder; stir well and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
1 teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon chili powder
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.

Yield: About 6-8 cups of cheese dip – enough to serve an entire party!

The jalapeños add a little bit of heat, but it's well-balanced by the rest of the ingredients. Skip the jalapeños completely if you don't want any spice. To make it spicier, keep the seeds in, add more jalapeños, or add chili powder.
If you’d like to add meat to this crockpot queso recipe, you can add ground beef, chorizo sausage, rotisserie or shredded chicken, or ground chicken, pork, or turkey. Be sure to use fully cooked chicken, or brown and drain ground meat before adding it in.
To keep warm, set the slow cooker to warm, and be sure to stir it every 15 minutes to keep it liquidy and smooth. This is perfect for parties!

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