It’s the one. The only. The classic. Queso dip made with Velveeta. This one’s done in the slow cooker making it easier than ever.
This Crock Pot dip is a classic for a reason! Creamy Velveeta cheese comes together with flavorful ingredients for an easy party snack that everyone loves.
Scroll down to read more about how it all comes together or click here to jump straight down to the recipe.
Ingredients
While some queso recipes start by having you brown ground beef on the stovetop, I wanted to make this as easy and hands off as possible. So I instead use a can of no-bean chili. You also want a can of diced tomatoes and green chilis, like RoTel.
My recipe is further seasoned with chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. You could use taco seasoning instead if you prefer but it’ll taste a little different.
And of course, the most important part, the Velveeta cheese.
Want to add in extra ingredients to up the nacho taste? Stir in black beans, salsa, or sliced jalapeños towards the end for more flavor. Or top with fresh cilantro.
Using Melty Velveeta
There’s good reason why Velveeta is often referred to as liquid gold – it has magical melting power. Well, not really magical. It all comes down to the ingredient list and basic chemistry but essentially, Velveeta and other processed cheese products melt well because they don’t actually include real cheese. Modern day cheese-food creators have made a product from milk fat, whey, salts, and other additives that somewhat resembles cheese and melts extremely well. I use it for this easiest Velveeta Mac and Cheese recipe too.
If you’re in need of an easy dip to serve a crowd, this is it. It couldn’t be any simpler to assemble–just throw everything into the slow cooker and then let it do the rest of the work for this cheese dip recipe.
I like to serve this with tortilla chips, but pretzels or crackers work well too. Enjoy!
More Appetizer Recipes
Need more party snacks or appetizers? Try these tasty recipes too.
- Shrimp Scampi Appetizer
- Air Fryer Baked Brie
- Sweet and Sour Meatballs
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Podcast Episode: Making Velveeta Queso in the Slow Cooker
Listen to me explain briefly about how to make this recipe, with some great tips along the way, by clicking the play button below:
Slow Cooker Queso with Velveeta Recipe
It’s the one. The only. The classic. Queso dip made with Velveeta. This one’s done in the slow cooker making it easier than ever.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Velveeta cheese (4 mini blocks)
- 1 (15 oz.) can no-bean chili
- 1 (10 oz.) can mild diced tomatoes & green chiles (like Rotel), drained
- 1 tsp. chipotle chili pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- If using a large block of Velveeta cheese, cut into 2-inch cubes first to speed up the melting process. Add all ingredients to a slow cooker, cover and set on low to cook for 2 hours.
- Stir to combine ingredients and continue to cook, covered, for one more hour.
- Keep the slow cooker on warm for serving. Serve queso with tortilla chips.
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This post originally appeared in January 2017 and was revised and republished in April 2024.
Love this recipe. I’m a Texan & Love great Queso! This is a winner, in my book:)
Thank you so much, Noel! I’m glad you enjoyed.
Looking forward to making this!
I think you’re going to love it, Rikki!
The flavor is GREAT! The only thing I didnt quite like about the recipe is it is EXTREMELY runny, almost like a soup. I used queso Blanco velveta and wolf brand chili, and again, it has GREAT flavor. I think the milk is what made it soo runny, and I would use half of what the recipe calls for(4 oz) if any! This recipe also makes a smaller batch of queso, so if feeding a lot of people, I would double the ingredients(except for the milk).
Thank you for your feedback, Chris!