Best Slow Cooker Texas Queso Recipes

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SLOW-COOKER QUESO



Slow-Cooker Queso image

On gameday, queso is an undisputed MVP but it often loses steam (and silkiness) by halftime. To combat the cooldown issue, this recipe calls for making the queso in a slow cooker, which you can keep plugged in to maintain cheesy, melty bliss through the final drive.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Slow Cooker Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups)
4 ounces American cheese, shredded (1 cup)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles, such as Ro-Tel
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
Kosher salt
Finely chopped red onion, sliced jalapeƱos, chopped cilantro leaves, and tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a 1 1/2-quart slow cooker, toss both cheeses with cornstarch to evenly coat. Stir in tomatoes and evaporated milk; season with salt.
  • Cover and cook on low until mixture is bubbling and thickened slightly, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Uncover and stir until smooth. Season with more salt and garnish with onion, jalapeƱos, and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.

SLOW-COOKER QUESO



Slow-Cooker Queso image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cut into large cubes
1 pound pepper jack cheese, shredded (about 4 cups)
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the processed cheese, pepper jack, milk and cumin in a small slow cooker. Cook on low, 1 1/2 hours.
  • Uncover and stir well until completely smooth. If the queso is still lumpy, cover and continue cooking on low, stirring every 15 minutes, until all the cheese is melted and smooth. Keep the slow cooker on warm. Serve the queso with chips.

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