This easy 5 ingredient white queso dip is perfect for game day or taco night! Pepper jack cheese, Velveeta, green Chiles, evaporated milk, and seasonings make up this easy dip. This slow cooker friendly version is perfect to make ahead and keep warm for a few hours, but you can also make this on the stove top and serve immediately.
Highlights of this creamy white queso dip:
- 5 simple ingredients
- Spice can be customized
- Stay warm and smooth in the crockpot for hours
- Perfect as a dip, over tacos, or with chips
- Reheats well
- Can be made on the stove top if desired
Simple ingredients make up this easy recipe, customize to your liking!
Tools I used for this delicious white queso dip:
- Crock pot – A classic, versatile kitchen appliance!
- Can Opener – this is my go to can opener, it has stayed sharp for a while and doesn’t break the bank
- Ceramic Soup Bowls – perfect for serving this dip!
Variations & serving ideas:
- Mix in ground beef or original rotel tomatoes
- Turn into chili con queso
- Top with cilantro, queso fresco, or pickled jalapenos
- Use different kinds of cheese
- Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or make your own!
- Top with pico de gallo or mix in black beans
Grocery Store List & Substitutions:
- Velveeta queso blanco
- Evaporated milk
- Seasoning such as cayenne pepper, cumin, and chili powder
- Pepper jack cheese, or substitute half pepper jack and half white cheddar or half white American cheese
- Canned green chiles
- Corn chips, Fritos scoops, or tortilla chips for dipping
- Cilantro or green onions for garnish
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Toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do its thing! This is the best way to make this queso if you plan on letting it hangout for several hours, otherwise the queso will set up if not kept warm.
How can I make this queso in the microwave?
Simply place all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl, use a large bowl to be safe. Microwave in 45-60 second intervals, stirring in between until the queso starts to melt. Continue until smooth and creamy, careful that the queso does not bubble or over.
How can I make this queso on the stove?
Place all ingredient’s into a double boiler over a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until the queso begins to melt. Stir often until smooth and creamy, serve immediately or keep warm over low heat.
This white cheese dip is perfect is perfect for taco Tuesdays, your Cinco de mayo celebration’s, or a quick little appetizer!
Instructions for this easy white queso dip recipe:
- In the base of a crockpot, combine pepper jack, Velveeta, chiles, evaporated milk, and seasoning’s. Stir to combine. Cook on high for 45-60 minutes stirring often until melted and smooth.
- Serve immediately or set to ‘keep warm’ to keep dip soft. Store leftover dip in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
Notes:
*This recipe can also be made on the stovetop or microwave (see above for alternate instructions).
*If cheese mixture gets too thick, thin with a little heavy cream or a splash of milk
Easy 5 Ingredient White Queso Dip (Crockpot Friendly)
Equipment
- 2 Qt. Crockpot
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Pepper jack cheese, cubed
- 12 oz. Evaporated milk
- 4 oz. Green chiles with liquid
- 8 oz. White Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- In the base of a crockpot, combine pepper jack, Velveeta, chiles, evaporated milk, and seasoning's. Stir to combine. Cook on high for 45-60 minutes stirring often until melted and smooth.
- Serve immediately or set to 'keep warm' to keep dip soft. Store leftover dip in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
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