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3-Ingredient Spicy Jalapeño Queso Dip

​​​​​​​This 3-Ingredient Spicy Jalapeño Queso Dip is the best queso recipe that you will ever taste! Plus, it can be made in a slow cooker, in the microwave, or on the stovetop!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 48 servings
Calories: 47 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces Velveeta cheese cut into large cubes
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, NOT drained
  • 2-3 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced, plus extra for garnish*
  • For serving: tortilla chips

Instructions

For the Slow Cooker:
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  1. Combine cheese, tomatoes, and jalapeños in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours or on HIGH for 1 hour, or until cheese is melted.
For the Microwave:
  1. Combine cheese, tomatoes, and jalapeños in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high for about 5-6 minutes, stirring halfway through.
For the Stovetop:
  1. Combine cheese, tomatoes, and jalapeños in a large pot. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring regularly, until cheese is melted (about 7-9 minutes).

Notes

  • *Use gloves when slicing the peppers or wash hands very well immediately after touching. Do not get your fingers near your eyes!
  • This recipe yields about 6 cups of dip (or 48 2-tablespoon servings).
  • Tip: If you’re serving a smaller crowd, you can cut the ingredients in half and prepare the dip in a 2 ½ - 3 quart slow cooker (or use a smaller bowl or pot).
  • How to Adjust the Heat in this Spicy Dip: Keith has complained that regular queso recipes are "bland" and lacking in spice or flavor. That's why he suggested that our recipe include fresh jalapeños to kick it up a notch! That said, we have little kids in the house who also love a good party dip, so we need options to keep the recipe kid-friendly. I suggest that you remove the seeds from the peppers for a mild recipe. You can also decrease the number of jalapeños that you use. Try just one pepper instead of two or three, and then offer additional sliced jalapeños as a garnish for those who like more heat!
  • How to Make Queso Dip with Meat: For a heartier snack, try adding 1 lb. of sausage or 1 lb. of ground beef to the rest of the ingredients. Just be sure that you cook the meat in a skillet and drain off any fat before adding it to the queso.
  • How to Reheat the Leftover Queso: Any leftovers keep well in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the microwave on high heat in just a couple of minutes!

Nutrition Information

Serving 2Tablespoons Calories 47kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 322mg (13%) Potassium 117mg (3%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 230IU (5%) Vitamin C 2.4mg (3%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 47

% Daily Value*

Serving 2Tablespoons
Calories 47kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 322mg 13%
Potassium 117mg 2%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 230IU 5%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 3%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.