Description
This savory and creamy Slow Cooker Queso Dip is the perfect party appetizer, combining melted Velveeta cheese, seasoned ground beef, and diced tomatoes with green chiles. Simple to prepare and easy to keep warm, this queso dip pairs perfectly with tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Water (quantity as per taco seasoning packet instructions, typically 2/3 cup)
Other Ingredients
- 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained (10 ounces each)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked through and no longer pink. Drain the excess fat to keep the dip from becoming greasy.
- Season the Meat: Add the taco seasoning and water according to the package directions (usually about 2/3 cup). Cook until the liquid has evaporated and the beef is well coated with seasoning. Remove from heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the seasoned ground beef, cubed Velveeta cheese, and drained diced tomatoes with green chiles into the slow cooker. Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Queso Dip: Set the slow cooker on low heat and cook for about 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is completely melted and the dip is creamy.
- Keep Warm and Serve: Switch the slow cooker to the warm setting to keep the queso dip at a perfect serving temperature during your party. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Notes
- Use Velveeta cheese for the creamiest texture and best melt.
- Drain the diced tomatoes with green chiles to avoid making the dip watery.
- Stir occasionally while cooking to prevent the cheese from sticking or burning.
- If you prefer a spicier dip, add extra diced green chiles or a splash of hot sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and increase the cheese and tomato quantities accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: slow cooker queso dip, cheesy dip, party appetizer, Tex-Mex dip, easy queso recipe, ground beef queso, Velveeta dip
