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Three-step process showing how to make queso in a crockpot with cheese and meat.

The Greatest Queso That Ever Lived

This is the cheesiest, creamiest, most crowd-pleasing queso you'll ever taste—Velveeta, cream cheese, Rotel, and savory ground meat all slow-cooked to dip perfection. Great for parties, game nights, or family gatherings!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
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Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dip, Snack
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 10 servings

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Crock Pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Spoon

Ingredients
  

Main Queso Base

  • 32 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 8 oz Cream cheese cubed
  • 10 oz Rotel original, mild, or hot; with liquid
  • 10.75 oz Cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 lb Ground beef or sausage or a combination, cooked and drained

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.
  • Cube the Velveeta and cream cheese. Place them in the crock pot.
  • Add the Rotel (with liquid) and the cream of mushroom soup to the crock pot. Stir gently to combine.
  • Set crock pot to LOW and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • After 30 minutes, add the cooked meat to the cheese mixture. Stir and continue cooking until fully melted and smooth.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables. Keep crock pot on 'warm' for best serving experience.
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