Copycat Chili's Queso Dip (Slow Cooker)
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4.5
Copycat Chili's Queso Dip (Slow Cooker)
Description
The recipe involves chopping Velveeta cheese into chunks and combining it with canned chili (without beans), whole milk, fresh lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. The ingredients are slowly cooked together in a slow cooker or gently melted on the stovetop over low heat until smooth and blended. Stirring midway encourages a uniform, creamy texture.
This melting process creates a rich, cheesy dip with a mildly spicy and tangy flavor contributed by the chili and lime juice. The dip's consistency is smooth and warm, ideal for scooping with chips. Optional garnishes include chopped onions, cilantro, and lime wedges to add fresh contrast.
The dip can be made ahead and reheated quickly, making it convenient for gatherings. Using no-bean chili keeps the texture smooth and uniform without chunkiness from beans.
Ingredients
- 32 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 2 (15-oz) cans chili no bean
- 2 cups milk whole
- 6 tablespoons lime juice juice from 3 limes
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- tortilla chips
- onion to garnish, optional, chopped
- cilantro to garnish, optional, chopped
- lime to garnish, optional, wedges
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Chop the Velveeta into chunks. Add it to a slow cooker. Add all the other ingredients (except garnishes..and tortilla chips. Did I have to say that? :)
- Place the lid on top and set to high heat for 1 hour. Stir once halfway through. Or you can cook it on low for 2-3 hours, stirring once halfway through. The longer it sits, the more time the flavors have to marry, so feel free to make this ahead of time! It reheats in a jiffy (microwave, stove top, or in the slow cooker).
- Serve with tortilla chips and garnishes!
Stove Top Instructions:
- Chop the Velveeta and add to a large pot. Add all the other ingredients and turn the heat to low. Stir frequently until it's all melted. Serve with chips and garnishes!
Notes
- Wolf brand no bean chili is recommended but Hormel or another no-bean chili works well as a substitute.
- Making the dip ahead allows flavors to meld; it reheats quickly in a microwave, stovetop, or slow cooker.
- Chopping Velveeta into chunks helps it melt evenly for a smooth texture.
- Optional garnishes like chopped onion, cilantro, and lime wedges add fresh flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5g | |
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 647mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2432IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 625mg | 63% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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