Andy Montoya
Velveeta cheese is a popular choice for making dips and mac and cheese in crock pots. Its creamy texture and familiar cheddar flavour make it a versatile ingredient for many dishes. One of the most common ways to use Velveeta in a crock pot is to make queso dip, which can be served with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables. To make this dip, cut the cheese into cubes and add it to the crock pot with other ingredients such as tomatoes, chilies, and cumin. Another popular option is to make mac and cheese by combining the cheese with uncooked noodles, milk, butter, and seasonings in the crock pot.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of Ingredients | 2-6 |
| Ingredients | Velveeta cheese, RoTel canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, cooked sausage, cream cheese, cumin, green onion, black beans, cream-style corn, diced jalapenos, hot RoTel, salsa, cilantro, tortilla chips, uncooked elbow macaroni, whole milk, melted butter, evaporated milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard, paprika, broccoli, mild cheddar, sharp cheddar, white cheddar, Mexican blend, taco seasoning mix |
| Prep Time | Minimal |
| Cook Time | 2-3 hours |
| Cook Temperature | Low-Medium |
| Stirring | Occasional |
| Serving Suggestions | Tortilla chips, crackers, pretzels, bagel chips, cut vegetables, dinner rolls, tacos, nachos |
| Leftovers | Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month |
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What You'll Learn
How to make a classic Velveeta queso dip in a crock pot
This classic slow cooker dip is super easy to make and is perfect for serving at parties or on game day. It's a simple recipe, but you can add extra ingredients to spice it up or make it more indulgent.
Ingredients
- Velveeta cheese
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Cumin
- Green chilies
Optional extra ingredients
- Cooked sausage or chorizo
- Salsa
- Jalapeno peppers
- Cream cheese
- Black beans
- Cream-style corn
- Fresh cilantro
Method
- Cut the Velveeta cheese into cubes.
- Layer the ingredients in your crock pot, starting with the cheese, then adding the tomatoes and chilies, and sprinkling the cumin on top.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once the queso is melted and everything is mixed together, turn the crock pot to warm and serve with your favorite chips, crackers, or cut vegetables.
Tips
- If you want a thinner dip, you can add milk, cream, or creamy salsa.
- Cut the Velveeta into even-sized cubes to ensure they all melt at the same time.
- If you like your dip extra creamy, add an extra 8oz of Velveeta.
- If you prefer a more traditional taco dip, use a packet of taco seasoning mix instead of cumin.
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How to make crock pot mac and cheese with Velveeta
This homemade slow cooker mac and cheese is ready in 2 hours and is toddler, kid, and husband approved! It is super creamy, ultra-cheesy, and ridiculously easy to make.
Ingredients
- Uncooked elbow macaroni
- Whole milk
- Melted butter
- Evaporated milk
- Velveeta cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Dry mustard
- Paprika
Steps
First, add all the ingredients to the crockpot and stir. It is important not to skip the evaporated milk as this is what makes the mac and cheese creamy without the extra fat of heavy cream. Cover the crockpot and cook on low. Test the noodles and cook for longer if needed. Serve with a green vegetable such as peas or broccoli, or with some fluffy dinner rolls.
You can also add other ingredients such as cooked sausage, chorizo, salsa, or jalapeno peppers.
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How to make a spicy Velveeta queso dip in a crock pot
This classic slow cooker dip is super easy to make and is perfect for serving at a party or on game day. The best part about this dip is that it's made right in the slow cooker with minimal prep work. All you need to do is throw all the ingredients in, and let the slow cooker do the rest!
Ingredients
- Velveeta cheese
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Cumin
- Green chilies
- Black beans
- Cream-style corn
- Cream cheese
- Diced jalapenos
Optional Ingredients
- Cooked sausage
- Chorizo
- Salsa
- Fresh cilantro
- Ground beef
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Cut the Velveeta cheese into cubes.
- Add the cheese cubes to the crock pot, followed by the tomatoes, chilies, and cumin.
- If you want to make the dip extra spicy, you can also add black beans, cream-style corn, cream cheese, and diced jalapenos.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once the queso is melted and creamy, turn the crock pot to warm and serve with your favorite chips, crackers, or cut vegetables.
Tips
- If you want an extra creamy dip, add an additional 8oz of Velveeta.
- If you don't like cumin, you can use a packet of taco seasoning mix instead.
- You can also add cooked sausage to the crock pot for a more indulgent and hearty dip.
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How to make a crock pot Velveeta queso dip with meat
This delicious crock pot Velveeta queso dip with meat is perfect for game day or a party. It's super easy to make and is sure to be a hit with your guests! Here's what you need to do:
Ingredients
- Velveeta cheese
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Green chilies
- Cumin
- Cooked sausage or chorizo
- Optional: Black beans, cream-style corn, cream cheese, diced jalapenos, hot Rotel, salsa, or fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cut the Velveeta cheese into one-inch cubes.
- Add the cheese cubes to the crock pot.
- Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, making sure to include the canning liquid to give the dip a creamy texture.
- Add the green chilies and cumin, which will give the dip a smoky heat.
- If you're using meat, cook your sausage or chorizo separately before adding it to the crock pot.
- You can also add in other ingredients like black beans, cream-style corn, or cream cheese for extra indulgence.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on HIGH for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once the queso is melted and everything is mixed together, turn the crock pot to WARM to prevent burning or sticking.
- Serve with your favorite chips, crackers, or cut vegetables.
Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your taste and get creative with your additions! Enjoy your tasty crock pot Velveeta queso dip with meat!
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How to make a crock pot Velveeta queso dip with cottage cheese
This classic slow cooker dip is super easy to make and is the perfect dip to serve on game day or at your next party. It takes just a minute to prepare and then you can let the slow cooker do the rest of the work.
Ingredients:
- Velveeta cheese
- Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g. RoTel)
- Cottage cheese
- (Optional) Cooked sausage, chorizo, cream cheese, cumin seeds, green onion, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, Worcestershire sauce
Method:
- Cut the Velveeta cheese into cubes.
- Open the canned tomatoes and add to a 4 to 5-quart slow cooker along with the cubed cheese.
- If you want to include any of the optional ingredients, add them now.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours, or until all the cheese has melted.
- Turn the slow cooker to the WARM setting to keep the dip hot for serving for up to 4 hours.
- Serve with your favourite tortilla chips for dipping, or ladle the dip over the tortilla chips for nachos.
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Frequently asked questions
It takes around 2 hours to cook Velveeta cheese in a crockpot on low heat.
You can add canned diced tomatoes, cumin, and green chilies. You can also add ingredients like cooked sausage, chorizo, salsa, jalapeno peppers, or fresh cilantro.
You can serve it with tortilla chips, crackers, pretzels, or cut vegetables. You can also use it as a dip for nachos or pour it over macaroni.
You can use different flavors of Velveeta cheese, including Mild Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar, White, and Mexican Blend.
Yes, you can make crockpot mac and cheese with Velveeta cheese. Simply add uncooked elbow macaroni, whole milk, melted butter, evaporated milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard, and paprika to the crockpot with the Velveeta cheese.
