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A simple, shallow, off-white ceramic bowl filled with thick, creamy Slow Cooker Queso Spinach Dip, swirled with green spinach and red tomatoes.

The Ultimate Slow Cooker Queso Spinach Dip for Game Day

This SEO-optimized Slow Cooker Queso Spinach Dip features a thick, creamy, melted orange-yellow cheese sauce packed with wilted spinach and diced tomatoes. Perfect for parties and game day entertaining!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz sharp yellow cheddar cheese (450g), freshly grated from a block
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (8g), for coating the cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese (225g), cut into cubes
  • 12 oz evaporated milk (354ml)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (3g)
  • 1 tsp onion powder (3g)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (60g)
  • 1 cup diced red Roma tomatoes (150g), seeds removed

Equipment

  • 1 3-Quart or 4-Quart Slow Cooker Essential for maintaining a gentle, even heat for melting the cheese perfectly.
  • 1 Box Grater Used to freshly grate the block cheddar cheese to avoid anti-caking agents.

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Place the freshly grated sharp yellow cheddar cheese into a large bowl. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the top and toss well until the cheese is evenly coated.
  2. Transfer the coated cheddar to the slow cooker. Add the cubed cream cheese, evaporated milk, garlic powder, and onion powder to the pot.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 1 to 1.5 hours. Check and stir every 30 minutes until the cheese is completely melted, thick, and creamy.
  4. Once the cheese is perfectly smooth, gently fold in the fresh baby spinach and diced red Roma tomatoes. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  5. Stir the dip to distribute the cooked, wilted green spinach and small red chunks of tomato. Turn the slow cooker to the Warm setting and serve immediately with crisp yellow corn tortilla chips.

Notes

Tip 1. Never use the HIGH setting on your slow cooker, as this can cause the dairy to separate and become greasy.
Tip 2. Always remove the seeds from your Roma tomatoes before dicing them to prevent excess liquid from thinning out your rich cheese sauce.