Slow Cooker Queso Blanco
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Slow Cooker Queso Blanco
Description
This Slow Cooker Queso Blanco recipe combines Velveeta cheese cut into cubes with canned diced green chiles and optional jalapeños placed directly into a slow cooker. Cooking on high for 1-2 hours or low for 2-3 hours gently melts the cheese, allowing the flavors to blend into a creamy dip. Stirring once fully melted ensures even distribution of ingredients.
The dip offers a mild, slightly spicy flavor from the green chiles with the creamy richness of Velveeta cheese. Serving directly from the slow cooker keeps the queso warm and smooth without reheating, preserving its texture. The optional jalapeño can be adjusted to taste, with fresh jalapeños requiring seed removal to moderate heat.
Typically served with tortilla chips for dipping, this queso blanco suits casual gatherings and snack times. The recipe can be doubled to accommodate larger groups without altering the method.
Alternatively, cream cheese and shredded sharp white cheddar can substitute Velveeta by melting these cheeses and adjusting consistency with milk as needed for smoothness.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces velveeta see notes for substitution), cut into 1 inch cubes (for faster melting time, white
- 8 ounces diced green chiles (2 4-ounce cans, found near the canned jalapeños)
- jalapeño optional
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Add cheese, green chiles, and (optional) jalapeños to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours or on low 2-3 hours.
- When cheese is melty, stir contents of the slow cooker to mix everything together. Serve with tortilla chips. TIP: serve it straight from the slow cooker to keep the quest nice and gooey for longer without needing to reheat!
Notes
- As a substitution for Velveeta, melt 8 ounces cream cheese with 2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar, adding milk after melting to adjust consistency.
- Remove seeds from fresh jalapeños before adding to control heat, as seeds carry most spiciness.
- This recipe can be doubled easily to serve more people without changing cooking times.
- Serve queso directly from the slow cooker to maintain warmth and prevent reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1049mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 604IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 339mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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