Use the slow cooker to make a yummy, warm nacho cheese dip. It’s perfect as an appetizer for a potluck or game day.
Cheese is one of my food weaknesses. I don’t even like keeping pre-shredded cheese in the refrigerator because I will go by and just grab a handful then wonder why we never have enough for recipes!
Many years ago, when we lived in Orlando, the office I worked for did a potluck lunch for our annual Christmas party. One of the doctors would always bring her warm cheese dip with tortilla chips and it was delicious.
The only thing I didn’t like, as a parent making this for my children, was the use of so much Velveeta cheese. I have been trying to use real food and simple ingredients instead of processed when we can, and that includes cheese. Although, I do like the way Velveeta cheese melts when making a nacho cheese recipe.
So I switched out the Velveeta for regular cheese. Well, most of it. Having just a small amount of Velveeta helped everything melt together in the crock pot.
Why Cubed Cheese?
Even though it takes a few extra minutes, having the cheese cubed makes it melt better. I’ve done this with a few cheese dip recipes now, and it makes a difference. When the cheese is smaller, and similar in size, it will melt at the same rate.
Garnish Ideas
- Sliced Jalapenos
- Sour Cream
- Sliced Avocado
- Shredded Cheese
- Green Onions
- Hot Sauce
- Chili Powder
- Cayenne Pepper
Dipping Ideas
- Crispy Tortilla Chips
- Soft Pretzels
- French Fries
Nacho Cheese Dip Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese, cubed
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 24 oz picante sauce
- 4.5 oz green chiles
- 1 tsp minced onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
Preparation
Brown the ground beef in a medium skillet until cooked through.
Meanwhile, add all other ingredients to the inner pot of a slow cooker.
Stir in the browned ground beef.
Cover and cook on high for about 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
Reduce to low heat until ready to serve.
Leftovers
Storage: The best way to store leftover beefy nacho cheese dip is in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating: I prefer to reheat the cheesy dip in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Make sure to stir often, until just warmed through, about 5-7 minutes.
Recipe
Originally Published On: December 11, 2023
Beefy Nacho Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese (cubed)
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 24 oz picante sauce
- 4.5 oz green chiles
- 1 tsp minced onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a medium skillet until cooked through
- Meanwhile, add all other ingredients to the inner pot of a slow cooker
- Stir in the browned ground beef
- Cover and cook on high for about 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes
- Reduce to low heat until ready to serve
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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MmmmMMMMM! I love all that beefy, cheesy goodness. All this needs is a big bag of Fritos Scoops. Om nom nom.
This is so perfect for parties or movie nights! I love making dips like this when we have company, so I’m eager to give this one a try.
My friend made something like this for movie night. It was so good and it was a very warm way to enjoy a movie night. I would highly recommend it.
What a great recipe! We love beef and crunchy chips. This warm dish is a good choice for winter family parties.
Yum! This recipe looks perfect for a take-along to my aunt’s Christmas Eve party this year. I love that it is in the slow cooker so it’s easy to plug in when we get there and keep it hot.
Ooo this is proper comfort food especially at this time of the year when it’s cold out. I’m going to give this a go at the weekend as you can’t go wrong with your easy to follow recipes xx
I made this today for the kids for lunch and it was a hit! It’s so easy to make and we added some green onions on top for a bit of extra crunch/texture. Saving and can’t wait to make this again!
With this dip, I will also want some sweet bread on the side. It looks so yummy!
Tried your slow cooker recipe. A total win! Even for a non-cook like me, it was a breeze. The beefy nacho cheese dip was a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for making me look like a kitchen pro without much effort!
Very cool recipe, this is new to me but as always love trying new recipes. Your instructions of this beefy nacho recipe is amazing and easy to follow.