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🧀 Slow Cooker Cheese Dip (Crockpot Queso)
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 lb Velveeta, cubed
- 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- ½ lb ground beef or sausage (optional), cooked & drained well
- ¼–½ cup warm milk (as needed)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
- Brown meat fully if using and drain very well to prevent greasy dip.
2️⃣ Combine
- Add Velveeta, cheddar, tomatoes, and meat to slow cooker.
3️⃣ Melt
- Cover and cook on LOW for 1–2 hours, stirring every 20–30 minutes until smooth.
- Avoid HIGH heat — cheese can separate.
4️⃣ Adjust Consistency
- Stir in warm milk a little at a time until desired thickness.
5️⃣ Serve
- Turn to WARM and stir occasionally to keep silky.
🔥 Flavor Upgrades
- 4 oz cream cheese for extra richness
- ½ tsp chili powder or taco seasoning
- Cooked chorizo instead of ground beef
- Splash of lime juice for brightness
- Fresh cilantro or diced avocado on top
💡 Keep It Smooth Tip
If it thickens during serving, add 1–2 tablespoons warm milk and stir.
If it looks slightly oily, whisk briskly — it will usually come back together.
If you’d like, I can give you:
- A restaurant-style white queso
- A 5-minute stovetop queso
- Or a from-scratch queso with no processed cheese 🧀
