Crock Pot Queso Dip

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This crock pot queso dip is the easiest way to make the perfect dip for your chips. It’s creamy, spicy, smooth, and barely takes any work. 

Overhead view of a bowl of white queso dip topped with pickled jalapeños with a chip in it, in front of a crock pot

 

Queso is one of my favorite foods. What’s not to love about a bowl of hot creamy cheese that you can dip tortilla chips in? Unfortunately, store-bought queso can be a little bland and have a bad texture, so I like to make it myself. You can opt for this super easy crock pot queso dip or my White Queso is made over the stovetop.

This queso is so rich and smooth, with the perfect kick of heat from green chiles and pepper jack cheese. Whether you’re using it as a dip or a condiment, it’s a blast of cheese that makes every dish better. You’ve got to try it! 

Why You’ll Love This Crock Pot White Queso Recipe

I make this crock pot cheese dip all the time, and it’s always a hit. Here’s why you have to make it.

  • So easy. The only thing you have to do to make this recipe is add all the ingredients to a slow cooker and stir it a few times. That’s it! It really couldn’t be any easier than that. You can make this recipe in your sleep, and you won’t dirty up your kitchen at all. 
  • Versatile. I use crock pot queso dip in so many different ways. It’s perfect as a dip for chips, but that’s just the start of it. I also like to put it on nachos, tacos, and fries, in burritos and wraps, or even as a sauce for burgers and sandwiches. Anytime you might use some cheese or a sauce, you can use queso.
  • Great for parties. Chips and dip are the ultimate party food, and this slow cooker queso dip is no exception. Everybody loves queso, so it will be popular if you’re having a party or attending a potluck. And if you serve it in your crock pot with the heat turned to the warm setting, it will stay warm and creamy for hours. You can even double, triple, or quadruple the recipe to make sure you have enough of this cheesy, gooey, spicy sauce for everyone. 
Overhead view of the ingredients needed for crock pot queso dip: a bowl of cubed American cheese and pepper jack cheese, a pyrex of evaporated milk, a pack of cream cheese, and a bowl of diced green chiles

Ingredients Needed

Here’s everything you need to make this homemade queso dip. Make sure to check out the recipe card at the bottom of the page to see the exact amounts for each ingredient. 

  • Pepper Jack Cheese
  • White American Cheese – find in the deli at your grocery store
  • Cream Cheese
  • Canned Green Chiles 
  • Evaporated Milk

How to Make Crock Pot Queso Dip

Here’s how to make this incredibly easy queso dip recipe. It barely takes any work!

  • Add the ingredients. Put all of the ingredients into a slow cooker, then put the lid on.
A crock pot filled with a block of cream cheese, cubes of American cheese and pepper jack cheese, and diced green chiles
  • Cook. Turn the crock pot on low, and cook for 2-3 hours. Stir the queso every half hour or so. 
A rubber spatula stirring cheese, evaporated milk, and green chiles in a crock pot
  • Serve. Once the queso is fully melted and completely smooth, transfer it to a serving dish and serve immediately, or turn the crock pot to warm and serve directly out of it.  
A serving spoon full of white queso dip, above a crock pot full of queso

Tips, Tricks, and Variations 

Here are a few tricks and variations that you can try when making this white queso dip. 

  • Keep stirring after serving. If you’re serving the crock pot queso dip at a party, it’s best to serve it in the slow cooker, turned to the warm setting. However, the cheese sauce will sometimes start to solidify even when it’s still in the crock pot. To keep this from happening, give it a stir every now and again. That way the queso dip will stay smooth and creamy for hours. 
  • Try different cheeses. Feel free to try a combination of different cheeses depending on what you like and what you have around. That said, it’s important to have some American cheese in the recipe because it melts really well and gives the queso dip that smooth, velvety texture. And the cream cheese ensures that the queso is super creamy. So I recommend keeping those cheeses, and replacing the pepper jack if you want to try a different kind of cheese. 
  • Adjust the chiles to taste. If you’re worried about the queso being too spicy, you can use fewer green chiles. Then, when the queso dip is done cooking, give it a taste and add more chiles if it needs an extra kick. If you like it spicy, switch to jalapenos!
A hand pulling a chip out of a bowl of white queso dip

What to Serve With Crock Pot Queso Dip 

My favorite way to serve homemade queso is with Homemade Tortilla Chips, along with some Guacamole and Fire Roasted Salsa. It’s also perfect on top of BBQ Chicken Nachos or Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas.  

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Leftover queso will last for at least 4 days in the fridge as long as you store it in an airtight container. You can reheat the dip in the microwave on 80% power in 15-second increments, or over the stove on medium-low heat. Make sure to stir the queso constantly when reheating. If yours thickens too much, you can add a splash of milk to thin it out.

Can You Freeze Homemade Queso?

Yes, you can definitely freeze this crock pot queso recipe. Make sure that the cheese dip is completely cool, then transfer it to an airtight container and place it in the freezer. It will last in the freezer for 6 months. Let the queso thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Overhead view of a bowl of white queso dip topped with pickled jalapeños

More Easy Dips to Make 

Whether I’m eating alone or hosting a party, I love dips and sauces. Here are some of my favorite easy dip recipes for you to try making.

Close up of a bowl of white queso dip, topped with pickled jalapeños, with a chip sticking in it
4.47 from 15 votes

Crock Pot Queso Dip

By Erin
Crock pot queso dip is the perfect recipe to serve with chips at a party. It's creamy, cheesy, and spicy, and so easy to make.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 3 hours
Total: 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 8 oz pepper jack cheese
  • 8 oz white American cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk

Instructions 

  • Add all of the ingredients to a crock pot and put the lid on.
  • Cook on low for 2-3 hours, while stirring a couple of times.
  • When the dip is completely smooth and melted, transfer the queso to a serving bowl, or turn the crock pot to warm and serve directly out of it.

Notes

  • Leftover queso dip can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days or in the freezer for 6 months.
  • Reheat in a microwave on 80% power in 15-second increments or on the stove over medium-low heat. Stir frequently when reheating.
  • If serving the queso in the crock pot, stir occasionally to keep it from solidifying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 635mg | Sugar: 4g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Author: Erin
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 301
Keyword: crock pot queso dip, homemade queso dip, queso dip recipe, white queso recipe
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2 Comments

  1. The only thing better than queso is ridiculously easy queso! I absolutely love this recipe. It’s delicious and super simple.

  2. All the yummy cheese! I love this dip and now even more with your easy-to-make crock pot method. This will be great through the seasons, too!