{"id":1607,"date":"2026-02-08T22:41:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T22:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1607"},"modified":"2026-02-08T22:41:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T22:41:16","slug":"crockpot-chili-con-queso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1607","title":{"rendered":"Crockpot Chili Con Queso"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Crockpot Chili Con Queso (Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Dip)<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Introduction<\/h3>\n<p>Crockpot Chili Con Queso is a rich, creamy, and comforting cheese dip made in a slow cooker with minimal effort. It\u2019s perfect for game day, parties, family gatherings, or anytime you want a warm, cheesy appetizer that stays smooth for hours. Using a crockpot allows the cheese to melt slowly and evenly, creating a silky texture without burning.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>16 oz (450 g) <strong>Velveeta cheese<\/strong>, cut into small cubes<\/li>\n<li>1 can (15 oz \/ 425 g) <strong>chili with beef<\/strong> (with or without beans)<\/li>\n<li>1 can (10 oz \/ 280 g) <strong>diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup <strong>milk or heavy cream<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon <strong>ground cumin<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon <strong>paprika<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon <strong>garlic powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Salt to taste<\/li>\n<li>Optional: 1\/4 teaspoon <strong>chili powder<\/strong> or <strong>cayenne pepper<\/strong> for extra heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Optional Add-Ins<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 lb (225 g) <strong>ground beef<\/strong>, cooked and drained<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup <strong>chopped onions<\/strong>, saut\u00e9ed<\/li>\n<li>1\u20132 <strong>jalape\u00f1os<\/strong>, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>Fresh <strong>cilantro<\/strong> for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prepare the ingredients<\/strong><br \/>\nCut the Velveeta cheese into evenly sized cubes so it melts smoothly. If you\u2019re using ground beef or onions, cook them first in a pan and drain excess grease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add ingredients to the crockpot<\/strong><br \/>\nPlace the cubed cheese, chili, diced tomatoes with chilies, and milk into the slow cooker. Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder if using.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook slowly<\/strong><br \/>\nCover the crockpot and cook on <strong>LOW<\/strong> for 1\u00bd to 2 hours. Stir every 20\u201330 minutes to prevent sticking and help the cheese melt evenly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjust consistency<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth, taste and adjust seasoning. If the queso is too thick, add a little more milk, a few tablespoons at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep warm and serve<\/strong><br \/>\nSwitch the crockpot to the <strong>WARM<\/strong> setting. This dip can stay warm and creamy for up to 3 hours, making it ideal for parties.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve with <strong>tortilla chips<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Spoon over <strong>nachos<\/strong> or <strong>French fries<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Use as a dip for <strong>pretzels<\/strong>, <strong>bread<\/strong>, or <strong>fresh vegetables<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Drizzle over <strong>baked potatoes<\/strong> or <strong>hot dogs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips for the Best Chili Con Queso<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Always cook on <strong>LOW heat<\/strong> to avoid grainy cheese<\/li>\n<li>Velveeta or processed cheese melts best and keeps the dip smooth<\/li>\n<li>Stir frequently for a creamy texture<\/li>\n<li>Add jalape\u00f1os or hot sauce if you like extra spice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Storage and Reheating<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days<\/li>\n<li>Reheat gently in the microwave or slow cooker, adding a splash of milk if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Crockpot Chili Con Queso (Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Dip) &nbsp; Introduction Crockpot Chili Con Queso is a rich, creamy,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1608,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1607","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1607","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1607"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1607\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1609,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1607\/revisions\/1609"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1608"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}