Roasted Jalapeño Queso
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Enjoy this flavorful jalapeno queso dip with chips, pretzels, or anything you like to dip. Slight heat with that roasty toasty flavor.
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.
Not only is this recipe so so good, but it’s party-ready in about 20 minutes. Plus, if you have one of these cute little Party Crocks, this Queso will stay warm for hours!
Oh hello, lover.
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.
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!
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!
- Cowboy Caviar or Creamy Cowboy Caviar
- Macro Friendly Protein Refried Beans
- Beef Enchilada Dip
- Classic Guacamole Recipe
- Amazing Pico de Gallo Recipe
- Jalapeño Queso Fundido
- 7 Layer Dip

Roasted Jalapeno Queso
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.
Red:)
Sounds delicious! I love the blue color.
Blue!
I would love to have a red one. Thank you!
Blue
Thank you x
Red please
I would love a red one!!! So awesome.
yellow please! this little crock is adorable 🙂
Red! What a fun, festive color!
I would love the blue party crock!
Blue!
So cute! I’d pick the blue! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
I would love a blue one! This looks awesome! Thanks Lauren and Hamilton Beach!
The blue is gorgeous and would look great in my yellow kitchen!
I would love to have a red one, please.
That sounds delicious. I would love a red one!
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!!
I would love a red one.
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!
I would love a Blue crock!
Blue
Blue please! 😉
Red!
This recipe has my name written all over it!!! And those little crocks are too cute. I would pick yellow!!
Oh my maybe the yellow.
Awesome recipe! I would love a red crock!
OMG…..How adorable is this!? I would love to win one of these! Thank you for the opportunity!!
I have my eye on the RED Party Crock.
Love your recipe for Roasted Jalapeno Queso Dip.
Sounds delish!!! Blue for me 🙂
Love this! Red!
Absolutely am dying to try this.
Blue
I would like the red party crock
Looks scrummy! I would love a blue one! 🙂
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.
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
Red!
Red! Can’t get enough of it. 🙂
I would love to have the blue one.
Fantastic looking queso! I’d love the red crock!
Yummy! And the pot is so cute too. I’d love a blue one!
red!
I would love to have one of these in RED!
I would love the Red! 🙂
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! 😉
I would love to have a red one.
I had no idea such an amazing item existed! I would pick yellow.
I love the blue. This will be great for entertaining and home and work! And it will match my kitchen!
The queso looks delicious, a must try 🙂 yellow!
Love the red!
My youngest boy loves queso. I’ll be trying this soon.