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.
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.
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.
If you’re not a fan of processed cheese though, no worries. I posted here the other day with a recipe for a queso using real cheddar cheese instead of Velveeta. It’s actually just as easy to make as the Velveeta version but does contain actual cheese!
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Slow Cooker Queso with Velveeta
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: Stovetop
- 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
- 8 oz. 2% milk
- 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.
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!