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This easy Crockpot Chile Con Queso recipe is a hearty party dip that is always a crowd-pleaser. You only need 4 ingredients to make this Chile Con Queso!
With 15 minutes of prep time and about $10.90 for ingredients, this is an easy and budget-friendly dip to serve a crowd. It makes 12 servings for approximately $0.90 per serving.
Serve this alongside our Baked Chicken Wings, Nacho Fries, and our Party Mix for the perfect game day spread.
Chile Con Queso
This dip is the perfect blend of spicy and cheesy goodness. It’s served warm with corn chips or tortilla chips.
It is perfect for snacking on during the big game day party or as a side with any Mexican or Tex-Mex dinner. You will find that however you serve it, it is irresistible, so be careful, as you have now been warned!
This hot and creamy dip has just the right amount of kick in it, and it’s balanced with Velveeta cheese as a silky texture. This recipe is beyond easy to make. Brown the meat, cut the Velveeta cheese, and throw it in the slow cooker. A couple of hours later, you come back to delicious Chile Con Queso dip!
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
- 1 pound ground beef – $3.58
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese – $5.98
- 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes – $1.24
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning – $0.01
The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. Check out Budget Recipes Explained to learn more about how we price our recipes. The pricing for this recipe was updated in March 2023.
How to make Chile Con Queso
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
- First, brown the meat and drain off the grease.
- Next, assemble the queso. After cutting the Velveeta cheese into cubes, place all the ingredients in the crockpot, and stir them.
- Finally, cover and cook on high for two hours. Serve with chips, and enjoy!
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Instead of ground beef, you can use ground chicken, turkey, or pork.
- Instead of Rotel, you can use 1 1/4 cups of your favorite chunky salsa.
Storage Tips
SERVE: As with most recipes with dairy products in them, you shouldn’t leave this dip out for longer than 2 hours.
STORE: Place the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
FREEZE: You can freeze this Chile Con Queso dip for about 2-3 months. Once the dip has cooled completely, transfer it to a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag.
REHEAT: Thaw the dip in the refrigerator overnight. Place the dip in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the queso is heated through.
Recipe FAQs
Chile Con Queso is a Tex-Mex recipe that has been made popular by restaurants in the southern United States and is most commonly served with tortilla chips as an appetizer. In fact, it is one of our favorite appetizers to order if we eat out.
This recipe only needs four ingredients! It calls for ground beef, Velveeta cheese, Rotel tomatoes, and taco seasoning. That’s it! With a handful of ingredients, you are on your way to a creamy and delicious dip.
Chile Con Queso is a Tex-Mex recipe that has been made popular by restaurants in the southern United States and is most commonly served with tortilla chips as an appetizer. In fact, it is one of our favorite appetizers to order if we eat out.
Get Kids Involved
Ages 2-3: Let your child help pour the ingredients into the slow cooker. He/she will especially have fun putting the Velveeta cubes in.
Ages 4-5: Have your little one stir the ingredients together in the slow cooker.Ages 6-8: Teach them how to brown the meat. Show them how to use a meat masher to break up the ground beef while browning it.
Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!
Budget Tips
This is a fantastic dip to bring to a party as a cost-effective option. And, if you buy your ground beef in bulk and freeze it for later like we do, then this recipe cost will be even less.
More Appetizers:
- Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
- Classic Cheese Ball Recipe
- Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs
- Easy Taco Pizza
- Homemade Chicken Fingers
- Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
- Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
- Rotel Sausage Dip
- Sausage Rolls
- Everything But the Bagel Dip
Chile Con Queso
Recipe Cost 10.90 Serving Cost 0.90Equipment
- medium skillet
- Measuring spoons
- mixing spoon
- slow cooker
- cutting board
- chef's knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese Cubed
- 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes Original, undrained
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
FOR SERVING:
- Corn chips or tortilla chips
Instructions
BROWN MEAT:
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef.
ASSEMBLE QUESO:
- Cut Velveeta cheese into 1-inch cubes.
- Add ground beef and cheese to a Crockpot.
- Pour in Rotel tomatoes and taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
COOK:
- Cover Crockpot and cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or until cheese is hot and melted.
- Turn the crockpot to warm and serve with corn chips or tortilla chips.
Izzy says
The perfect blend of hearty and tasty. I find it great for a gathering or just a fun night in. Thank you for sharing!
Jess Jankowski says
It really is perfect for any occasion!
wilhelmina says
This is perfect for game day! I mean, can anybody resist a crockpot full of warm cheese dip?
Jess Jankowski says
I don’t know anyone that can resist it!