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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Appetizers » Slow Cooker Queso Verde

Slow Cooker Queso Verde

by Sarah Olson on May 25, 2022 | Updated June 23, 2022 12 Comments

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Make an entire pot of slow cooker queso verde for your next party! Filled with white cheese, green salsa, and jalapenos, it tastes just like restaurant queso.

You can make so many different Velveeta recipes in your slow cooker. We also make Rotel dip, chili cheese dip, and horseradish cheese spread.

queso verde in slow cooker with chips on the side.

What is Queso Verde?

It’s a cheese dip with white cheese mixed with green salsa and jalapenos. It’s often the type of dip you find at Mexican restaurants. Use your crockpot to make the easiest queso verde ever!

I order queso dip at every Mexican restaurant I find and get a little upset when it isn’t offered. This recipe makes a huge batch, so invite all your friends over!

Ingredients

ingredients for queso verde in front of slow cooker.

Velveeta Cheese – If you can find white Velveeta cheese, it works best for this recipe, though the yellow will work fine if that is all you can find. I find the white Velveeta cheese at Walmart. The white cheese mimics Monterey Jack cheese, often used in homemade queso.

Salsa Verde – This is a green salsa made from tomatillos, onions, and peppers. I use Herdez salsa verde for this recipe; it has an excellent consistency.

Sour Cream – Makes the salsa verde queso creamy and less thick. You can use cream cheese instead but add a 1/2 cup more milk.

Milk – When I make cheese dip with Velveeta, I’m not too fond of it thick. I like to add a good amount of milk in addition to the salsa and sour cream.

Jalapenos – This adds spiciness and jalapeno flavor to the dish.

cooked white velveeta with chile verde salsa in slow cooker.

Step by Step Directions

Step One – Cube the Velveeta cheese and add it to your crockpot. Add the salsa, sour cream, milk, and diced jalapeno.

Step Two – Stir just enough to coat the cubes in the salsa and sour cream.

Step Three – Cook on HIGH for 2.5 hours or until smooth and hot. Stir occasionally. Serve and enjoy!

round slow cooker full of queso verde, chips on the side.

How to serve:

Tortilla Chips – Of course, the natural thing to serve verde queso is with corn tortilla chips! That’s all you need to start a party.

Use in meals – Use the queso dip on top of tacos, inside burritos, or make a large tray of nachos to share with your family.

Toppings – If you want to jazz this recipe up, serve with chopped cilantro, and cubed avocado along with your chips.

chip with queso verde on it.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use a different salsa?

If you can’t find a green salsa, a red salsa with plenty of hatch chiles will work great. I find hatch salsa in the refrigerated section of the store.

How can I make this mild?

Use canned fire-roasted green chiles instead of jalapenos for a mild queso verde dip.

How to store:

This doesn’t freeze well, but you can place it in the fridge for up to a week. You will need to add a touch of milk when reheating.

How to reheat queso dip?

The best way is on the stove in a small saucepan. Heat on medium heat and stir often. Add milk if it’s too thick. Or you can heat a small amount at a time in the microwave until it’s completely melted. You can also use the leftover chicken to make slow cooker queso chicken.

This queso dip recipe would be great to bring to a potluck or for football season during game day! It will disappear in a hurry and is absolutely delicious! I made my usual homemade corn chips to serve with this dip, SOO delicious. Be sure to save this recipe for later, it will be great for your next party.

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Slow Cooker Queso Verde

4.88 from 8 votes
White Velveeta cheese with green salsa and chiles!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. white Velveeta Cheese (I find this at Walmart)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 16 oz. jar salsa verde
  • 16 oz. sour cream (can use cream cheese, but use a 1/2 cup more milk)
  • 2 jalapenos minced
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • Cut the Velveeta cheese into cubes. Add the velveeta and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with chips and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

Can I use a different kind of salsa?
If you can’t find a green salsa, a red salsa with plenty of hatch chiles will work great. I find hatch salsa in the refrigerated section of the store.
How can I make this mild?
Use canned fire-roasted green chiles instead of jalapenos for a mild queso verde dip.
How to store?
This doesn’t freeze well, but you can place it in the fridge for up to a week. You will need to add a touch of milk when reheating.
How to reheat:
The best way is on the stove in a small saucepan. Heat on medium heat and stir often. Add milk if it’s too thick. Or you can heat a small amount at a time in the microwave until it’s completely melted.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1509mg | Potassium: 423mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1270IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 498mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Lory says

      March 26, 2021 at 7:43 am

      Have you ever made this without the sour cream?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 26, 2021 at 8:22 am

        You can, you may have to add milk for it to thin out.

        Reply
    2. KLS says

      January 19, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      This was fabulous. Even better a day or two later as the flavors melded!

      Reply
    3. Lisa says

      September 13, 2020 at 8:43 am

      4 stars
      Great recipe. The only complaint I received was that the texture was ‘fluffy’. What picky eaters I have.

      Reply
    4. Dakota says

      May 8, 2018 at 7:02 pm

      Can I cook it the day before a pot luck and heat it up in the morning?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        May 9, 2018 at 7:15 am

        Yes, but keep in mind the slow cooker will take just as long to reheat it. 🙂

        Reply
        • TM says

          June 6, 2022 at 3:23 pm

          Have you ever put spinach in it and if so how much?

        • Sarah Olson says

          June 6, 2022 at 6:30 pm

          I have not, but spinach sounds great!

    5. Jenni Scott says

      April 28, 2018 at 3:03 pm

      Can this be made in the microwave or in a pan over the stove?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 28, 2018 at 4:22 pm

        I don’t see why not!

        Reply
    6. Roberta Susan Wills says

      April 20, 2018 at 7:24 pm

      On the queso dip there’s all the info but no serving size. What like 1/4c

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 20, 2018 at 8:53 pm

        1/12 of the recipe.

        Reply

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