Crockpot Queso – Chili’s Copycat Recipe
This Crockpot Queso recipe is a delicious copycat version inspired by the famous Chili’s queso. Creamy Velveeta cheese is combined with flavorful spices and zesty chili for a crowd-pleasing dip that’s perfect for parties or game day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes - 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Queso:
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 15 oz beanless chili
- 1 cup milk
Spice Blend:
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
Garnish:
- 1 small lime, juiced
- Scallions, chopped
- Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cube the Velveeta cheese, juice the lime, chop the scallions and cilantro.
- Combine Ingredients: In a crockpot, add the Velveeta cheese, beanless chili, milk, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Stir well.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally until the cheese is fully melted and the queso is heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Once ready, stir in the lime juice. Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro. Serve warm with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Notes
- This queso can be kept warm in the crockpot on the ‘keep warm’ setting for serving at parties.
- Feel free to customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper and chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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