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Velveeta Queso Recipe

5 from 1 vote
By Katie
November 10, 2015
363 comments
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Enjoy this flavorful Velveeta Queso Recipe with tortilla chips, soft pretzels, or anything you like to dip. Slight heat with that roasty toasty flavor.

Roasted Jalapeno Queso


 

I’m not sure whether I can blame my own vices for throwing this recipe together or just straight up pregnancy cravings. Either way, I have a feeling you all are going to thank me for this little gem of a recipe.

I’ve been trying to come up with fast and easy recipes that anyone could throw together in a hot second or two. With the looming holidays making their way towards us, I figure we all need these “oh crap, I’m going to a party and don’t know what to make” recipes just waiting in the wings. So here is my first installment. Roasted Jalapeno Queso…the perfect spicy and cheesy appetizer that everyone and their Mom will love.

ROASTED JALAPENO QUESO
Crockpot warming

Not only is this recipe so so good, but it’s party-ready in about 20 minutes. Plus, if you have a mini slow cooker, this Queso will stay warm for hours!

Roasted Jalapeno Queso

Oh hello, lover.

Roasted Jalapeno Queso in a crockpot

I served mine with some soft pretzels, chips and a few veggies, but feel free to serve whatever your little heart desires with this dip.

Roasted Jalapeno Queso

I mentioned in the printable recipe that the heat level of this Queso is pretty dependent on how long you cook the jalapenos. The longer you cook them, the less heat they will have, so if you like a lot of heat, just give them a quick saute. If you really can’t stand a whole lot of heat, cook the jalapenos as long as possible. I was somewhere in the middle. Slight heat with that roasty toasty flavor. Yum yum!

Dipping a soft pretzel in Roasted Jalapeno Queso

This makes a TON, so if you have a small gathering, be sure to halve the recipe. If not, make the entire thing and party on 🙂

Printable recipe below. Have a great day, friends!!

More Mexican Dips to Try!

Roasted Jalapeno Queso

Velveeta Queso Recipe

Katie Cooksey
Enjoy this flavorful roasted jalapeno queso dip with chips, pretzels, or anything you like to dip.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion or yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 large jalapeños seeded and finely chopped
  • salt & pepper
  • 32 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 20 oz mild tomatoes with chiles two 10 oz cans, such as Rotel
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup drained and rinsed black beans optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onion and jalapeno in olive oil for 8 minutes or until very tender and browned. Sprinkle with a little salt and black pepper. The longer you cook your jalapenos, the less heat they will have. I like to cook mine a lot because I prefer the roasty toasty flavor of a well cooked jalapeno instead of just straight up heat. To each his own.
  • To the jalapenos and onions, stir in cubed velveeta, Rotel, cumin and black beans {if using}. Stir to melt completely, another 8 minutes or so. Transfer to a warming bowl or Party Crock and serve immediately! Enjoy with chips, soft pretzels or anything your little heart desires.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 16gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1204mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 823IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 452mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Jalapeno Queso
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363 Responses
  2. Kerri
    Reply

    Hello, instead of velveeta, what type of real cheese combo would you recommend? I live outside the country and velveeta isn’t sold here.

  3. Queso Chicken Skillet - Lauren's Latest
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    […] you guys. Do you remember this recipe for Roasted Jalapeno Queso that I posted waaay back in November because I mayyyybe may had a pregnancy craving for it? WELL […]

  12. Jan
    Reply

    What a wonderful recipe and Party Crock! Would be a great gift along with the recipe for the dip inside for our granddaughter who loved playing cooking shows with me when she was younger. I bet the Red would hit the spot for her!

  13. Terry Walker
    Reply

    I would like a red one. I have two children that like to come over with their friends and have dad put out the snacks. This one will be perfect for them and easy too. Thanks.

  21. Jerri
    Reply

    Have you ever tried adding cheddar to the Velveeta? What about fresh tomatoes rather than canned? Torn between blue and red! Think blue

  27. Maureen
    Reply

    Lauren this recipe is so delicious and would be served even better in a Red Party Crock from Hamilton Beach! Thank you for the tips

  53. Lori B.
    Reply

    This looks so much nicer than the mini crock pot that I have been using. I would just love to win the blue one! Thank you for the chance!

  62. Sharon Myers
    Reply

    Lauren I really enjoy your recipes. With the Holidays near, I would really love to win one of the Party Crocks. Thank you for the chance to win.

  71. IMAE ESPARZA
    Reply

    YELLOW of course, like a pretty birdie! LOL
    the red of the pepers & tomatoes will look awesome in it~ Thank you for the news letter.
    We enjoy it (*.*) Imae

  91. Traci P
    Reply

    This would make the perfect Christmas gift for my sister who entertains a ton and loves to make dips! I think the yellow would work best for her house- thanks!

  115. Lucy Parker
    Reply

    That looks really good must try it I’d love to have a blue party crock it’s cute and pretty and I don’t own a crock pot thanks for sharing

  118. Katelyn Norman
    Reply

    As a Texan I’m always looking for new queso recipes, and this one looks delicious! A blue one would look beautiful in my kitchen 🙂

  127. Suzie O'Rourke
    Reply

    Lauren, I can not wait to try this queso dip. I’m thinking Thanksgiving for sure. I would love to have a blue crock. I am a huge fan of your blog!! Thanks for all the inspiration you give us. congrats on your new little one-to-be.

  136. Mary Ann Steiner
    Reply

    I enjoy the freshness of your web site. I am not as young as you are but you take me back. I used your last pumpkin “lava cake” dessert for my guests and got great raves. Thanks so much for sharing?

  161. Sue
    Reply

    Love the look of his crock. Would love, love a red one , PLEASE! But I live in Australia so probably too far to post and we have different power outlet!!! Der! Will look out for one here. Cheers and good luck with the new baby xxx

  172. Eila Ballard
    Reply

    I would love a Red Hamilton Beach Party Crock. It looks soooo cute! Perfect for your ROASTED JALAPEÑO QUESO recipe above. Yummmmm!

  188. Penny Searles
    Reply

    BLUE PLEASE!!!! It will match the blue sky where I live in Southwestern Colorado! (when it’s not snowing!) And pretty much my whole house!
    Thank you!

  193. Jeannie Johansen
    Reply

    Your blue one is so cute! I will take blue please. Love the recipe! I am going to make this for Thanksgiving at my sister-in-law’s house.

  211. Lifesgood
    Reply

    Red

    Lauren, Thanks for introducing me to the Party Crock and your recipe for Roasted Jalapino Queso. Just moved to a new neighborhood and it will such fun to have a new dish to take to party night at the Club House with all my new friends.

  213. Vickie Cannon
    Reply

    Oh Lauren – I would LOVE a Red crock from Hamilton Beach!
    My family enjoys your blog so much! Thanks for all you do and Happy Holidays to you and yours!

  220. kate greer
    Reply

    I followed your link today in hopes to find out more about the Party Crock and whalla, you are giving one away!! I would love a Red or a Blue one… If I was in the store it would be at least a 4 minute debate between the two colors, lol! And I love the new take on the classic recipe – makes it our own!!

  237. christine galloway
    Reply

    Red, Red, Red! I love your blog…it comes to my work email but totally appropriate since I work in the food service department of a health care facility on the management team. I use your recipes at home and even bring them to work to share with our amazing team! Thanks!

  280. Vanessa brooks
    Reply

    I would love the party crock in blue. I’m so excited to try this recipe. I have 5 beautiful jalapeños I got from a local produce Co op and could not decide what to do with them until now!!

  282. Beth Miller
    Reply

    Red! This is adorable and I am always looking for a way to keep smaller portions of queso warm, as my daughter lover her some queso!

  297. Karen
    Reply

    I want to make this right now–and it’s not even 10 AM! I definitely see this in my party-attending future. (And with soft pretzels–holy yum!)
    Usually I’d vote for a red appliance, but that blue is so pretty! I think this time, I’d have to go blue.

  298. LINDA WILSON
    Reply

    love your recipes from soups…. dips…desserts… …. i share them all the time….. would love to own the party crock pot to serve some of the dip recipes i have gotten from your site… green is my favorite color … but if i am chosen .. the blue is my next choice…. TY LAUREN AND SHARE MORE RECIPES

  307. Rena
    Reply

    My 4 daughters LOVE soft pretzels so this dip sounds really great for them. We would love a Red crock if we win! Thanks so much for the fun giveaway and all the great recipes over the year too! 😉

  314. Katherine H
    Reply

    What a great recipe (especially to put in a burrito or on nachos!) I would love the blue Party Crock – it would go great with the other items on my wedding registry!

  319. Vicki Twombly
    Reply

    I love, love, love this adorable party crock! How much fun would it be to make this dip and take it to a party, stand back and watch them all go crazy for it!!! It was hard to decide on a color but I pick blue.

  330. Jen
    Reply

    This Party Crock sounds amazing!!! I would looooooove one! My top pick for color would be red, but any would be fine with me! Thanks Lauren, I love your posts!!!

  340. Corine Luna
    Reply

    Yay!! Holidays, a Blue Party Crock & Family Gatherings! I would love a Blue Hamilton Beach Party Crock! I would make your Roasted Jalapeño Queso and take it to my nurses in my Blue Party Crock! Love your website. You’re amazing at what you do and love!

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