Queso (Cheese) Dip

Rating: 4.45 stars
22 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 18
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 2

This is the best queso dip! Being from Texas, I know my queso, and I think this is the one that beats them all! It's full of flavor and all fresh ingredients. You can substitute half-and-half for the heavy whipping cream, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.

By SHRIMPBAIT

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Recipe Summary

prep:
20 mins
cook:
35 mins
additional:
20 mins
total:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

12
Original recipe yields 12 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

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  • Place poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, and jalapeno pepper, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.

  • Cook peppers under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins; dice peppers.

  • Combine diced peppers, cheese food cubes, tomatoes, onion, butter, and cumin in a slow cooker.

  • Cook on Low, gradually adding cream, until cheese melts and dip is heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
293 calories; protein 15.7g 32% DV; carbohydrates 9.9g 3% DV; fat 21.5g 33% DV; cholesterol 57.8mg 19% DV; sodium 744.2mg 30% DV. Full Nutrition

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Soup Loving Nicole
Rating: 5 stars
10/12/2014
I made exactly as written (substituted half and half for the heavy whipping cream as recipe submitter mentioned) and this turned out better than any cheese dip I have ever made with Velveeta. The roasted peppers is what sets this one apart from other cheese dips so I recommend not skipping this step. I think any combo of hot peppers you prefer or had on hand would work just fine. This one is a keeper and one I will make often during football season! Read More
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momof4
Rating: 1 stars
06/26/2020
NO queso should have velveeta in it. The spices helped hide the processed flavor, but take the time to use real cheese. Read More
22 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 18
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 2
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Soup Loving Nicole
Rating: 5 stars
10/12/2014
I made exactly as written (substituted half and half for the heavy whipping cream as recipe submitter mentioned) and this turned out better than any cheese dip I have ever made with Velveeta. The roasted peppers is what sets this one apart from other cheese dips so I recommend not skipping this step. I think any combo of hot peppers you prefer or had on hand would work just fine. This one is a keeper and one I will make often during football season! Read More
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Lori Galbraith
Rating: 5 stars
08/04/2015
I used this to make my first queso dip as my husband loves all things hot and we had purchased a wonderful queso at a great Mexican restaurant just a few nights prior. This turned out wonderfully. I used some of the other commenter's advice: roasted the peppers (low broil for about 20 minutes) WITH the seeds sauteed the onions in butter until translucent and kept the seeds from all the peppers to add to the dip. I skipped the cumin and used 2% milk in a smaller portion to thin it out ever so slightly. I cooked it on low in a dutch overlow heat for 30 mins rather than in a slow cooker. It has a great kick to it -- the kind that warms the back of your throat right down to you chest. I loved it and what drew me to it was the addition of fresh peppers. Many other versions require only a can of tomatoes and Velveeta -- I thought this was far superior. It makes a large portion and I was surprised to see the next day how it refrigerated so well -- same consistency no hard film on top and easy to just heat and serve. I think I'll be bringing this to my next pot luck. Thank you!! Read More
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StaciP
Rating: 5 stars
10/17/2015
I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. I followed the recipe pretty closely. The only difference was that I sauteed the onions and used jalapeno Anaheim and Serrano peppers because that was what was available at the store. It was surprising mild in flavor. Next time I might add some seeds from peppers as suggested by others for a little spicier taste. Make sure to wear gloves when removing seeds and skin from the peppers. My fingers burned for hours afterwards. We served with soft pretzels and tortilla chips. Read More
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Chrissy
Rating: 5 stars
01/03/2015
This was great recipe. However next time I will leave the seeds in the jalapeno. Very mild. Will for sure make again. My kids loved it. Read More
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KathyBarbieri
Rating: 5 stars
04/03/2015
The roasted peppers and the onions made this irresistibly tasty! I sauteed my onions out of personal preference. Followed the directions about the roasted peppers but the skins didn't peel off easily. However I pulled off as much skin as possible (only about 1/4 came off each pepper) then chopped finely and the remaining skin was not noticed nor a factor in the dip. I cheated a little and instead of dicing the tomatoes just added 1 can of Rotel Mild tomatoes and chilies. Used FF half and half too. The dip was very mild - really no kick but wonderful flavor. So you could add some hot sauce or more jalapenos to boost the heat.My guests and I could not get enough of this delicious dip. Along with the other reviewers I'll use this queso recipe whenever I want to impress guests. My son prefers the simpler version (Velveeta and Rotel only). Thanks for sharing this recipe Shrimpbait. Read More
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Robert Beckett
Rating: 5 stars
12/28/2014
Nice tasty and quick to assemble recipe. I will probably add less cumin in the next batch but still quite nice all around. Followed the original recipe 100% the first time make changes later as needed. Read More
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Brent's
Rating: 5 stars
06/20/2015
made It today with margaritas thank you for this recipe we made it exact to the instructions gotta tell you it's awesome!!!!!! Read More
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BURGUNDY2
Rating: 5 stars
10/16/2015
This was a lovely dip! I almost followed the exact recipe except I took a minute and deseeded the tomatoes sweated off the onions as suggested by another reviewer and I did go easy on the hot peppers - some of my guests were not so fond of spicy food. I will totally make this again! I highly recommend if possible making it a day ahead. The flavours come out better and it reheats beautifully. Read More
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rushpete
Rating: 5 stars
07/08/2017
I have made this several times and it's always fantastic. Try it with seeded peppers though for an extra kick. Also give it several hours in a crockpot. Read More
momof4
Rating: 1 stars
06/26/2020
NO queso should have velveeta in it. The spices helped hide the processed flavor, but take the time to use real cheese. Read More
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