Slow Cooker Bean and Cheese Queso – Melted cheese, refried beans, beer, spices, and cilantro that is perfect for dipping chips or anything that needs queso.
I have been making a variation of this bean and cheese queso for years and years. Seriously, I think that the original recipe came from a crinkled up Gourmet magazine from the early 90s. I have made it so many times that I do not need to look at the recipe, I know it by heart.
This can also be made on the stove, but I like to make it in the slow cooker so that it frees up stove space, and stays warm for as long as you need it too. If you like your dip to be thicker, add an extra can of refried beans. You can also add jalapenos or hot sauce to heat it up a little if you like.
Leftovers (if you should be so lucky to have some) is so good ladled over tacos the next day.
2 (16-ounce) cans refried beans
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 cup salsa
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup beer
1 brick Velvetta
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Add refried beans, chiles, salsa, oregano, cumin, and garlic powder to the insert of a slow cooker. Mix until smooth.
Add beer and cheese.
Cook for 2 hours on low.
Add cilantro and stir until combined.
Serve with chips.
Slow Cooker Bean and Cheese Queso
Slow Cooker Bean and Cheese Queso - I've made this bean and cheese dip more times than I can count.If you don't want to make this in the slow cooker, melt it all together on the stove and stir in cilantro before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 (16-ounce) cans refried beans
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup beer
- 1 (16-oz) brick Velvetta, cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Add refried beans, chiles, salsa, oregano, cumin, and garlic powder to the insert of a slow cooker. Mix until smooth. Add beer and cheese.
- Cook for 2 hours on low. Add cilantro and stir until combined.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0g
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Amy
Tuesday 4th of September 2018
I’m making this on Thursday night! I’m confused though. One recipe calls for Velveeta and one calls for the recipe starters. Which is best?
bakedbree
Wednesday 5th of September 2018
They don't make the recipe starters anymore, so use Velveeta.
Andrea Hanstein
Sunday 19th of January 2014
I made today and it overwhelmingly tastes of beer. So bummed.
bakedbree
Sunday 19th of January 2014
Sorry you didn't like it, but it does include a lot of beer in the recipe.
Amanda
Monday 2nd of September 2013
Maybe I missed it, but how many servings does this make?
bakedbree
Tuesday 10th of September 2013
A lot. 8 to 10.
Hillary
Thursday 31st of January 2013
Totally making this for our Super Bowl get together! I can't wait to try it :)
bakedbree
Monday 4th of February 2013
Hope you like it.