Description
This creamy slow cooker queso fundido is loaded with melted cheese and zesty sausage flavor—an easy, crowd-pleasing dip for taco nights or parties.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey sausage
- 1 pound block Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup thin restaurant-style salsa
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional: ¼ cup diced green chilies or ½ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Break up the meat with a spatula. Drain excess fat.
- Move the cooked meat to a 2-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Add shredded cheese, salsa, cilantro, and any optional spices. Stir gently to mix.
- Cover the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, stirring every hour until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir one last time before serving warm with tortilla chips, toasted bread, or vegetables.
Notes
- For the smoothest texture, use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired