This Super Easy Crockpot Cheese Dip with Velveeta and Chili is the definition of low-stress comfort food. Made with simple ingredients you can grab at any grocery store, it's a true dump-and-go party recipe.
Why You'll Love It
This easy crockpot cheese dip is the kind of crowd pleaser that works for football season, game day, and every next gathering in between. It's creamy, nostalgic, and packed with great flavor thanks to velveeta cheese, green chiles, and classic chili. No fancy steps. No babysitting a large skillet. Just real, reliable crockpot dip energy.
What makes this crockpot queso dip such a great option is how flexible it is. You can keep it exactly as written for a smooth queso cheese dip, or you can build on it depending on your vibe. Brown ground beef or spicy Italian sausage on the stove top over medium heat, drain any excess grease, and stir it in for a heartier dip. Want more texture? Add bell peppers, chunky salsa, or even cans of Rotel if you're chasing that rotel dip recipe nostalgia. A pinch of taco seasoning, garlic powder, or cayenne pepper takes it straight into taco dips territory, too. I've made so many different variations of this one and it always hits the spot! So feel free to get playful and make it your own!
This crock pot queso dip stays perfectly melty on the warm setting for a couple of hours, making it ideal for parties where people graze. Serve it with tortilla chips, spoon it over hot dogs, drizzle it onto mac and cheese, or pile it onto tater tots. It's rich, comforting, and absolutely one of those delicious dip recipes that disappears fast. The best part? It tastes just as good the next day, which is rare for hot dips.
Ingredients & Substitutions
These simple ingredients come together to make one seriously delicious dip. Everything is easy to find, budget-friendly, and forgiving if you want to tweak things.
- Hormel Chili (No Beans): This adds savory depth without needing extra prep. You can also swap in or add-to browned ground beef with taco seasoning if you prefer.
- Velveeta Cheese: This processed cheese product melts smoothly and keeps the dip creamy for hours. I go for the orange but you could use white if you had it! You could also add a little cream cheese if you wanted to!
- Milk: Helps loosen the texture so it stays scoopable.
- Green Chiles: Adds mild heat and flavor without overpowering the dip.
How to Make It
This crockpot dip couldn't be easier and requires almost zero hands-on time. Here's how to do it!
- ADD INGREDIENTS: Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir lightly to combine. I'm using a medium size crockpot - 7 quarts.
- COOK: Cover and cook on high for about 1 hour, stirring halfway through, until fully melted and smooth. You can reduce to low heat or the warm setting once melted.
- SERVE: Serve hot with tortilla chips, hot dogs, mac and cheese, tater tots, or anything else you love dipping.
- SAVE: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate. Reheat gently on low heat or in the slow cooker.
What to Serve It With
This dip shines next to tortilla chips, but it's also amazing spooned over fries, used as a topping for chili dogs, or added to other party spreads alongside taco dips and queso classics. It's a guaranteed hit for your next party, your next gathering, or honestly… a random Tuesday. If this dip sounds good to you, then try my:
- Queso Mac and Cheese
- Cheesy French Onion Crockpot Potatoes
- CrockPot Sausage Recipe with Peppers & Onions
- Grinder Feta Dip
- Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- White Queso Dip with cottage cheese
Recipe
Super Easy Crockpot Cheese Dip with Velveeta and Chili
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 Ounces Hormel Chili No Beans
- 32 Ounces Velveeta Cheese Cubed
- ½ Cup Milk
- 4 Ounces Green Chiles
Optional Toppings
- 1 tbsp cherry tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 tsp red onion finely diced
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 1 hour or until melted through, stirring halfway.
- Reduce to warm setting and add toppings.
- Serve and enjoy!
