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Mexican Velveeta Cheese Dip in cast iron skillet topped with tomatoes.
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Queso Dip Recipe

This easy dip recipe is made with simple ingredients with just the right amount of heat - it's a crowd pleaser!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 188kcal
Author Deb Clark

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. Velveeta Cheese block
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 1 cup salsa jarred or fresh, either will work!
  • 10 ½ oz. cream of mushroom soup
  • 4 oz can green chilis
  • 1 tablespoon jalepenos minced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  • Place a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil & chopped onion. Saute for about 3-4 minutes until they just begin to soften. Add the garlic. Saute for another minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Cube the Velveeta cheese.
  • Add the remaining ingredients. Stir until the Velveeta cheese is melted and all of the ingredients are well combined and heated through.
  • Garnish with chopped tomatoes, jalapenos or cilantro and serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Notes

Crockpot instructions:
  1. Add ingredients to the slow cooker. Cover and turn to low heat.
  2. Cook until hot and bubbly.
  3. Garnish and reduce to warm setting. Enjoy with your favorite chips!

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1492mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 786IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 354mg | Iron: 1mg