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The Best Creamy Homemade Queso Dip for Game Day

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Make this easy cheese dip that tastes like restaurant-style queso. It is a creamy, gooey appetizer perfect for parties and game day gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 pound ground beef or sausage (optional)
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk or whole milk
  • 1/4 cup diced onion (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  1. If using ground meat, cook the ground beef or sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed Velveeta cheese, undrained Rotel, milk, diced onion (if using), chili powder, and cumin to the skillet with the meat.
  3. Stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth and creamy. Do not let the mixture boil.
  4. If you skip the meat, combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan over low heat and stir until smooth.
  5. Transfer the dip to a slow cooker if you prefer to keep it warm for serving, setting it to the ‘Keep Warm’ setting.
  6. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables for the ultimate cheesy snack.

Notes

  • For a smoother, restaurant-style queso blanco, substitute Velveeta with 1 pound of white American cheese or Monterey Jack, melting it slowly with evaporated milk.
  • To keep this hot cheese dip warm for a party, transfer it to a small slow cooker set to low or warm.
  • This recipe works well as a topping for nachos or baked potatoes.

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