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Easy Crockpot Football Queso Dip with Ground Turkey

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This creamy, cheesy queso dip is made with lean ground turkey, real cheeses, and a perfect blend of spices. It’s a crowd-pleasing game day appetizer that’s easy to make in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 can (10 oz) tomatoes and green chiles (undrained)
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional: hot sauce, cayenne pepper, or drained black beans

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart, until no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Drain excess liquid if needed.
  2. Push turkey to one side, add diced onion, and cook 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir together.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning over turkey mixture, stir to coat, and cook 1 minute. Add a tablespoon of water if dry. Transfer to slow cooker.
  4. Add cubed cream cheese, evaporated milk, and undrained tomatoes and green chiles to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  5. Add shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack (or Pepper Jack) cheese. Stir gently. Cover and cook on LOW for 1.5-2 hours or HIGH for 45 minutes-1 hour, until melted and smooth.
  6. Stir well after cooking. If too thick, add a splash of milk. Adjust seasoning with salt, hot sauce, or more jalapeño if desired.
  7. Stir in half the cilantro just before serving. Garnish with remaining cilantro and minced jalapeños. Switch slow cooker to WARM setting to keep dip dippable.

Notes

Shred cheese from a block for best texture. Evaporated milk is key for smooth queso. Cook on LOW to prevent separation. Keep on WARM setting for serving. Can be made ahead and reheated.

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Keywords: queso dip, crockpot queso, football dip, ground turkey queso, game day appetizer, slow cooker queso, cheesy dip

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