Take the stress out of snack prep with this crowd-friendly recipe for Slow Cooker Queso Dip made with real cheese.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 2 hourshrs
Total Time 2 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Servings 10servings
Ingredients
1poundfresh chorizo sausage or ground beef
1pound sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1(8-oz.) package cream cheese
1 1/2cupschunky salsa
Sliced jalapeños, for serving (optional)
Tortilla chips or veggies, for serving
Instructions
Brown the chorizo or ground beef in a large sauté pan set over medium heat, using a spatula to break it apart into crumbles. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the ground meat to the slow cooker.
Add the cubed cheddar cheese, cream cheese and salsa to the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Cover and cook it on LOW for 1 1/2 hours. Stir the dip then change the slow cooker to the WARM setting.
When ready to serve, enjoy the queso dip directly from the slow cooker or spoon it into serving bowls and top with sliced jalapeños (optional). Serve with tortilla chips or veggies for dipping.
Notes
The queso dip can remain in the slow cooker on the WARM setting for up to 3 hours and stirred intermittently. If it thickens too much, you can thin it by stirring in milk as needed.
You can make queso dip on the stovetop by melting and combining the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously to prevent scorching.
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