The Greatest Queso That Ever Lived

The Greatest Queso That Ever Lived 🧀🌶️🍲

This ultra-creamy, flavor-packed queso is legendary. Made with Velveeta, cream cheese, zesty Rotel, hearty meat, and a surprising touch of cream of mushroom soup, it’s a crowd-favorite at any party, game day, or gathering. Whether you dip with tortilla chips or drizzle over nachos, this queso is next-level good!

Why You’ll Love This Queso

✔ Ultra Creamy – Velveeta and cream cheese blend for the smoothest texture.
✔ Bold Flavor – With Rotel and spicy sausage, every bite has a kick.
✔ Easy to Make – Just brown, melt, mix, and serve.
✔ Perfect for Parties – Serve warm in a crock pot for grazing all day.
✔ Customizable Heat – Use mild, medium, or hot ingredients to match your spice level.

Recipe Categories

• Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American

• Course: Appetizer / Dip

• Cooking Method: Crock Pot / Stovetop

• Difficulty Level: Easy

Cooking & Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 1 hour (in crock pot)

• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

• Servings: 10–12

Kitchen Equipment Needed

✅ Large skillet
✅ Crock pot or slow cooker
✅ Wooden spoon or spatula
✅ Knife & cutting board
✅ Serving bowl (optional)

The Greatest Queso That Ever Lived Recipe

Ingredients

✅ 1 block (32 oz) Velveeta cheese, cubed
✅ 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
✅ 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (original, mild, or hot) – do not drain
✅ 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup
✅ 1 pound ground beef or sausage (or a combo – hot sausage like Owens or Jimmy Dean recommended)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Meat

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage (or both). Break it into crumbles and cook until fully done. Drain any excess grease and set aside.

Step 2: Load the Crock Pot

Cut the Velveeta and cream cheese into cubes. Add them to a crock pot along with the undrained Rotel and the cream of mushroom soup. Stir everything gently to start combining.

Step 3: Melt the Cheeses

Set the crock pot to low heat and let the mixture cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. After the first 30 minutes, add the browned meat and continue cooking.

Step 4: Stir & Serve

Once the cheese is fully melted and all ingredients are combined into a smooth, creamy dip, stir well and serve hot.

Tips for Queso Success

✔ Spice Control – Use hot sausage and hot Rotel for bold heat or mild versions for a more kid-friendly option.
✔ Crock Pot on Warm – Keep on the "warm" setting while serving to maintain perfect texture.
✔ No Crock Pot? – Make it on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently.
✔ Make Ahead – Prep and cook fully, refrigerate, then reheat gently in a slow cooker or on the stove.

Serving Suggestions

🧄 Serve with tortilla chips, pretzels, or veggie sticks
🌮 Drizzle over tacos, burritos, or nachos
🥖 Use as a topping for baked potatoes or fries
🍳 Add to breakfast burritos or egg scrambles

Storage & Reheating

📌 Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
📌 Reheat in the microwave in 30-second bursts, or slowly on the stovetop or crock pot with a splash of milk to loosen the texture if needed.
📌 Freezing not recommended – texture may change.

FAQs

1️⃣ Can I use ground turkey instead of beef or sausage?
Yes! It’ll be lighter in flavor but still delicious.

2️⃣ Can I double this recipe for a large party?
Absolutely! Just make sure your crock pot has enough space.

3️⃣ Can I add beans or corn?
Yes! Black beans or corn make great add-ins for added texture and flavor.

4️⃣ Can I use a different cheese instead of Velveeta?
Velveeta gives the best melt. If using other cheeses, you'll need to add an emulsifier (like evaporated milk or cornstarch slurry) to avoid graininess.

The Greatest Queso That Ever Lived

A creamy, cheesy, meaty dip made with Velveeta, cream cheese, Rotel, and sausage or ground beef—perfect for parties and game days.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Servings 10

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Crock pot or slow cooker
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Knife & cutting board
• erving bowl (optional)

Ingredients

  

• 1 32 oz block Velveeta, cubed
• 1 8 oz package cream cheese, cubed
• 1 10 oz can Rotel (do not drain)
• 1 10.75 oz can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 lb ground beef or sausage or combo

Instructions

 

• Brown meat in a skillet over medium heat. Drain and set aside.
• Cube cheeses and place in crock pot. Add Rotel and soup. Stir.
• Set to low and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Add cooked meat after 30 minutes.
• Stir well before serving. Keep warm for serving.

Notes

✔ Serve with chips, nachos, or drizzle on tacos.
✔ Use hot sausage for spicy version.
✔ Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.

Keyword Crock Pot