Whether you need the perfect snack for football watching or appetizers for your holiday gathering, everyone will love this Slow Cooker Spicy Queso that uses wholesome ingredients!
Don’t you want to dive into a bowl of this right now? This is a recipe you need to have on hand. Everyone needs an easy to throw together, totally homemade snack that is simple but oh-so-amazingly delicious. This one is packed with cheese, peppers, shallots, garlic and half and half and cooks in just a couple of hour in your slow cooker. Perfect for game night, last minute entertaining or even just a dinner every now and then! Slow Cooker Spicy Queso is the the appetizer for any occasion!
Start with your simple fresh veggies!! Peel the garlic and shallot and remove ribs and seeds from the peppers.
To make it super simple just toss them right into your mini chopper so you never have to get the hot pepper juice on your hands! Have you ever done that and then forgot and touched your face? Ouch!!!
Add your finely chopped veggies to the slow cooker and shred up your cheese from the block (no pre-shredded, it won’t melt as well) and add remaining ingredients. My favorite gadget for shredding up a block of cheese in only a few seconds? A salad shooter!
Crank it up to high, cover and let it all start to melt. Stir every 20-30 minutes or so for a couple hours until totally melted. Add more half and half or some milk if it ends up too thick.
Add your dipping vehicle and dig in!!! Choices include:
- chips
- veggies
- baked potato wedges (more to come!!)
Slow Cooker Spicy Queso
Whether you need the perfect snack for football watching or appetizers for your holiday gathering, everyone will love this Slow Cooker Spicy Queso that uses wholesome ingredients!
Servings: 8
Calories: 281 kcal
Ingredients
-
1
jalapeno pepper -
1/2
poblano pepper -
1
shallot -
2
garlic cloves -
8
oz
sharp cheddar -
4
oz
gouda -
4
oz
cubed cream cheese -
1
tablespoons
cornstarch -
1 1/2
cups
half and half
Instructions
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Remove ribs and seeds from peppers
-
Peel shallot and garlic
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Add all to mini chopper or finely chop using knife
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Shred cheddar and gouda cheese and add to slow cooker along with cream cheese
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Mix cornstarch with one tablespoon water and add to slow cooker
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Add half and half
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Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours, stirring every 20-30 minutes or so until fully melted and warm
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Serve with chips or as desired
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Spicy Queso
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g
35%
Saturated Fat 14g
70%
Cholesterol 78mg
26%
Sodium 357mg
15%
Potassium 146mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 12g
24%
Vitamin A
15.2%
Vitamin C
10.8%
Calcium
36.7%
Iron
2.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Looking for even more delicious dips?
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Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Dip
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