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A hand dips a tortilla chip into a bowl of creamy Velveeta cheese dip, surrounded by crispy tortilla chips.
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Velveeta Cheese Dip

I'm giving away my secrets that take this easy, crowd-pleasing Velveeta Dip to the next level! Plus, it can be made ahead on the stovetop, microwave or slow cooker!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Julie Blanner

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Velveeta cubed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅛ cup poblano seeded and diced
  • 1 small jalapeño seeded and diced
  • ¼ cup white onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro de-stemmed and chopped
  • ½ cup tomato diced
  • ½ lime juiced
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

On the Stovetop

  • In a large sauce pan on medium low heat, add cubed Velveeta, heavy cream, poblano, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, and tomato.
    8 ounces Velveeta, ½ cup heavy cream, ⅛ cup poblano, 1 small jalapeño, ¼ cup white onion, 1 tablespoon cilantro, ½ cup tomato
    In a pot on the stove, diced tomatoes mingle with creamy Velveeta cheese dip, while cream, chopped onions, green peppers, and cilantro join the mix.
  • Once the cheese starts melting, reduce heat to low, whisking frequently until smooth. Stir in lime juice and pepper to taste.
    ½ lime, black pepper

In the Microwave

  • Add all ingredients to a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring and then microwave another 2 minutes until smooth. For serving, transfer to a mini dip crockpot.

In a Slow Cooker

  • Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Set to low for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally until the dip is smooth. Serve and enjoy!

Video

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Notes

Serving Suggestions

  • Tortilla Chips
  • Corn Chips
  • Pretzels
  • Celery
  • Carrots
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower

To Serve

This dip can sit out for up to 2 hours while serving. Keep it warm over the lowest heat on your stovetop or in a slow cooker and stir occasionally to maintain texture.

To Store and Reheat

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or slow cooker on low stirring frequently and adding heavy cream or milk as needed. Reheat in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 0.1mg