The Best Slow Cooker Queso Dip: The Ultimate Creamy, Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer
This Slow Cooker Queso Dip is rich, ultra-creamy, and packed with bold taco flavor. Made with seasoned ground beef, melty Velveeta, and diced tomatoes with green chiles, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day, parties, or potlucks. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do the work!
Ingredients
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16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
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2 cans diced tomatoes with green chiles (10 oz each), drained
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1 pound ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning
Instructions
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Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
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Add taco seasoning and water according to the packet directions. Cook until the liquid has evaporated, then remove from heat.
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Add the seasoned beef, cubed Velveeta, and drained tomatoes with green chiles to the slow cooker.
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Stir well, cover, and cook on LOW for 1 to 1½ hours, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is fully melted and smooth.
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Set the slow cooker to WARM and serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Notes
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Make Ahead: Brown and season the beef up to 2 days in advance. Store in the fridge, then add all ingredients to the slow cooker about 1½ hours before serving.
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Keep It Creamy: Leave the slow cooker on warm during serving to maintain the perfect dipping consistency.
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Skip Pre-Shredded Cheese: If substituting Velveeta, cube cheese from a block—pre-shredded cheese can make queso grainy.
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Customize It: Add jalapeños, black beans, or cooked chorizo for extra flavor.
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Reheat Gently: Reheat on low, stirring every 20 minutes. Add a splash of milk or half-and-half if needed.