Description

Velveeta Queso Dip is a rich, creamy cheese dip made with Velveeta, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and savory seasonings. This easy queso recipe is perfect for game days, parties, nachos, and crowd-pleasing appetizers.

Ingredients

16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
½ pound ground beef or sausage
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1–2 jalapeños, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Place cubed Velveeta cheese into a saucepan or slow cooker.
Add diced tomatoes with green chilies, cooked meat mixture, milk, chili powder, and cumin.
Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted and smooth.
Stir in jalapeños if using for added heat.
Transfer the queso dip to a serving bowl or keep warm in a slow cooker.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm with tortilla chips, vegetables, pretzels, or fries.

Notes

For a thinner consistency, stir in extra milk a little at a time. To keep the dip creamy during parties, use a slow cooker on the warm setting. You can easily make this recipe vegetarian by omitting the meat.