Creamy Slow Cooker Queso Blanco Dip
A creamy, crowd-pleasing queso blanco dip made effortlessly in the slow cooker, perfect for parties, game nights, and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz white American cheese (Velveeta recommended)
- 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz canned diced green chilies
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- Salt to taste (about ½ tsp)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Shred the Monterey Jack cheese and soften the cream cheese to room temperature.
- Add white American cheese, shredded Monterey Jack, softened cream cheese, diced green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, and milk into the slow cooker insert.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients until evenly distributed with no large clumps.
- Set slow cooker to low and cover. Cook for about 2 hours, stirring gently every 20-30 minutes to prevent sticking and ensure even melting.
- After 2 hours, check consistency and flavor. If too thick, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of milk to reach desired creaminess.
- If using, stir in finely chopped jalapeño and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Taste and add salt if needed, stirring well to combine.
- Keep warm on the slow cooker warm setting until ready to serve. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. Stir regularly but gently to prevent graininess. Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired dip consistency. For less heat, remove jalapeño seeds or omit entirely. Can be made ahead and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup per se
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 6
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