Slow Cooker Spicy Queso

Whether you need the perfect snack for football watching or appetizers for your holiday gathering, everyone will love this Slow Cooker Spicy Queso that uses wholesome ingredients!

Don’t you want to dive into a bowl of this right now?  This is a recipe you need to have on hand.  Everyone needs an easy to throw together, totally homemade snack that is simple but oh-so-amazingly delicious.  This one is packed with cheese, peppers, shallots, garlic and half and half and cooks in just a couple of hour in your slow cooker.  Perfect for game night, last minute entertaining or even just a dinner every now and then! Slow Cooker Spicy Queso is the the appetizer for any occasion!

Start with your simple fresh veggies!!  Peel the garlic and shallot and remove ribs and seeds from the peppers.

To make it super simple just toss them right into your mini chopper so you never have to get the hot pepper juice on your hands!  Have you ever done that and then forgot and touched your face?  Ouch!!!

Add your finely chopped veggies to the slow cooker and shred up your cheese from the block (no pre-shredded, it won’t melt as well) and add remaining ingredients.  My favorite gadget for shredding up a block of cheese in only a few seconds? A salad shooter!

Crank it up to high, cover and let it all start to melt.  Stir every 20-30 minutes or so for a couple hours until totally melted.  Add more half and half or some milk if it ends up too thick.

Add your dipping vehicle and dig in!!! Choices include:

• chips
• veggies
• baked potato wedges (more to come!!)

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Slow Cooker Spicy Queso

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

2 hrs

Total Time

2 hrs 15 mins

 

Whether you need the perfect snack for football watching or appetizers for your holiday gathering, everyone will love this Slow Cooker Spicy Queso that uses wholesome ingredients!

Servings: 8

Calories: 281 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 1/2 poblano pepper
• 1 shallot
• 2 garlic cloves
• 8 oz sharp cheddar
• 4 oz gouda
• 4 oz cubed cream cheese
• 1 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups half and half

Instructions

1. Remove ribs and seeds from peppers
2. Peel shallot and garlic
3. Add all to mini chopper or finely chop using knife
4. Shred cheddar and gouda cheese and add to slow cooker along with cream cheese
5. Mix cornstarch with one tablespoon water and add to slow cooker
6. Add half and half
7. Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours, stirring every 20-30 minutes or so until fully melted and warm
8. Serve with chips or as desired

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Spicy Queso

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23g 35%

Saturated Fat 14g 70%

Cholesterol 78mg 26%

Sodium 357mg 15%

Potassium 146mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%

Sugars 1g

Protein 12g 24%

Vitamin A 15.2%

Vitamin C 10.8%

Calcium 36.7%

Iron 2.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Looking for even more delicious dips?

Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip

 Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Dip