This is a copycat version of Chili’s Queso Dip which is one of my family’s favorites. Throw this Mexican dip together in the slow cooker or heat on the stove, either way it’s a quick crowd pleasing appetizer.

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CHILI’S QUESO DIP

We don’t go out often with all five kids mainly because we aren’t masochists.

Until our kids get a little older there’s just no reason to take them out. I want them to appreciate going out – for it to be a special event that they don’t take for granted.

The one place we’ve started eating at recently is Chili’s mainly because they have little consoles that the kids can play games on at the table while you wait for your food.

I’m not going to lie, a little piece inside of me dies every time we go there because it means I’ve given up on having family conversations during mealtime and surrendered to technology.

But sometimes, it’s so worth it for a quiet meal. And we have plenty of family convos at home around our own dinner table.

My friend asked me to bring a queso dip and Pico De Gallo to a Mexican pool party and this is what I took. It has Velveeta. I realize I might get some lots of hate mail for that but hey, if you don’t like it come back tomorrow for a different recipe.

We can still be friends. I will say this dip is spot on in my opinion. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser!

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Chili's Queso - a copycat version of the famous cheesy dip. the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

Chili's Queso Dip

4.48 from 71 votes
This is a copycat version of Chili's Queso Dip which is one of my family's favorites.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 16 oz . Velveeta Cheese
  • 1 cup milk, (or half and half for an even creamier version)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15-oz) can no-bean chili (like Hormel)
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cut Velveeta cheese into cubes. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker (can also be heated on the stove without a slow cooker). Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or on high for 1 hour.
  • Stir together and keep on low until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Notes

I happen to have a 1.5 quart slow cooker that worked perfectly for this. You can use a bigger one, it just won't fill the slow cooker as much. This can also be prepared on the stove top. Just heat up the ingredients and enjoy!
Source: Creme De La Crumb
Cuisine: Mexican
Course: Appetizer
Author: Christy Denney
This is a copycat version of Chili's Queso Dip which is one of my family's favorites. Throw this Chili's Queso Dip together in the slow cooker or heat on the stove, either way it's a quick crowd pleasing appetizer. the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

 

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Christy Denney
Christy is the voice behind The Girl Who Who Ate Everything! She is no stranger to making meals that kids and adults will love. She grew up in Mesa, Arizona as the youngest of ten kids. She can always be found in her kitchen with music playing and cooking with her kids. She published her first cookbook in 2014. She loves party food that gets the conversations going!
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