Creamy Queso Dip with Velveeta
A dangerously easy and utterly addictive creamy queso dip made with Velveeta cheese, perfect for parties and game nights with a smooth texture and a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup whole milk
- 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies, drained
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, finely diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional add-ins: cooked crumbled chorizo or ground beef
Instructions
- Cube the Velveeta cheese into 1-inch pieces. Dice the jalapeño finely if using, and chop fresh cilantro for garnish.
- Pour 1 cup of whole milk into a medium saucepan and warm over medium heat until hot but not boiling, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually add the cubed Velveeta to the warm milk, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula. Keep heat moderate to avoid scorching. Melt completely, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Add ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add diced jalapeño now if desired for extra heat.
- Transfer the queso dip to a serving bowl or slow cooker set on low to keep warm. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top before serving.
Notes
Stir frequently during melting to avoid burning the cheese. If dip is too thick, add a splash more milk to reach desired consistency. Drain tomatoes well to avoid thinning the dip. Keep heat moderate to prevent grainy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup per se
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 8
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