Slow Cooker – Green Chile Queso Dip Recipe with Jalapeño

Everyone who loves to eat queso dip, especially spicy queso dip, will absolutely love this recipe. This game day queso dip recipe is made in the slow cooker and filled green chiles, optional jalapeño and a bunch of fragrant spices.

Best Queso Dip Recipe for Game Day!

It’s definitely not a boring queso dip. The textures of chiles, smoky spices and layers of flavor make this a crowd favorite. If you don’t don’t want to make it in a slow cooker and prefer stove top, then it will work just as wonderful. Simmer all the ingredients on very low heat so that the cheese can slowly melt without burning at the bottom of the pan.

Video of Easy Queso Dip with Green Chile

This green chile queso dip is perfect for game day, cinco de mayo and any time you’re craving an easy cheese dip appetizer recipe to make for a big crowd. Try it on nachos and you’ll be hooked for life. It really is the best queso dip recipe. Warm cheese dips are such a decadent treat, so make it for the next weekend party and you’ll be loving life! And another great game day dish is this Instant Pot pot roast. So tender!

Our Favorite Cookers for Queso Dip:

Whether you prefer a slow cooker, pressure cooker, or a multi-cooker, these kitchen counter appliances help make dinner a little easier for the busy household:

The Crockpot 6qt. Slow Cooker – The original slow cooker. On this on the lid locks down which is great for transporting to potlucks and such. Simple, inexpensive and reliable.

Instant Pot Multi-use Pressure Cooker – It has cult-like following for a reason. It’s a pressure cooker and so much more. Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, & Yogurt Maker. It’s awesome! If  you want a pressure cooker that has a few more bells and whistles (like hands free steam release), this Breville Pressure Cooker is also great.

Cuisinart Multi-Cooker – If pressure cooking is a not your thing but want a bit more than just a slow cooker, this multi-cooker is perfect for you. It can Sauté, Steam, and Slow Cook. Perfect to create those one pot meals.

Slow Cooker - Green Chile Queso Dip Recipe w/ Jalapeño

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 2 hours hrs

Total Time: 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

This dip is super quick to gather in the slow cooker, easy and delicious. The jalapeños are optional, but the heat adds a really nice touch to the dip. If you want it extra spicy, add extra jalapeño chiles!

If you don't don't want to make it in a slow cooker and prefer stove top, then it will work just as wonderful. Simmer all the ingredients on very low heat so that the cheese can slowly melt without burning at the bottom of the pan.

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Ingredients

For the Queso Dip:

• 16 oz. (453g) Velveeta Cheese , cut into 1" cubes for quick melting
• 15 oz (425g) canned chili (no beans)
• 4 oz. (113g) canned diced green chiles
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper , minced (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons (10ml) smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons (10ml) chili powder
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) ground chipotle powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) ground cayenne pepper
• 1 cup (240ml) Half & Half

For Serving:

• tortilla chips (preferred!)
• Potato Chips
• Crackers
• Veggies

Equipment

• Slow Cooker

Instructions 

• In slow cooker, add all the ingredients and stir together well: Velveeta cheese, chili, diced green chiles, fresh jalapeño, sea salt, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, chipotle powder, ground cayenne pepper and Half and Half.
• Cook on Low for about 3 hours or High for about 2 hours *see note below. Stir occasionally to make sure all the cheese melts.
• Serve the yummy queso dip with tortilla chips or the other options.

Notes

Note on slow cookers: Cooking time will vary depending on the size of slow cooker you are using. If you are using larger slow cookers, more of the dip will be spread across the slow cooker so the cheese will melt faster. Smaller slow cookers will take longer to melt and cook the dip. Check the dip each hour, stir and you determine when it's ready to serve.

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 315kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 1778mg, Potassium: 514mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1625IU, Vitamin C: 11mg, Calcium: 510mg, Iron: 2mg

Course: Dips

Cuisine: American

Calories: 315

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This recipe was originally published in 2016 and re-published in 2019 with an updated video!