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Hot spinach queso dip baked in a cast-iron skillet.
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Hot Spinach Queso Dip

This creamy, flavorful appetizer combines melted Velveeta, cream cheese, spinach, bacon, and Rotel tomatoes into a popular Tex-Mex dip that is a hit at any holiday, party, or game-day celebration.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Appetizers, party foods, game day food, food get-togethers,
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Blissful Foods Plus

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 16 oz velvetta cheese
  • 1 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 10 oz can original diced Rotel tomatoes w. chilies
  • 6-8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Prepare the spinach: Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. Set it aside.
  • Prepare the bacon: Cook the bacon until crisp, then chop or crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Prepare the cheeses: Cut the Velveeta and cream cheese into cubes. Smaller pieces will melt more evenly.
  • Add the ingredients: Place the Velveeta, cream cheese, undrained Rotel, and any seasonings you're using into your slow cooker. Stir to combine. Once the cheeses are melted, add spinach and bacon. Stir to combine.
  • Heat until cream: Cover and heat on LOW, stirring occasionally, until the cheeses have melted and the dip is hot and creamy. Once the dip has fully melted, turn the heat to WARM if you are not ready to serve. Turn back to LOW heat closer to serving time. Stir well before serving. Exact time will depend on your slow cooker. The recommended slow cooker time is 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Allow enough time for everything to melt thoroughly.

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    Notes

    Because this dip contains dairy and cooked bacon, keep it hot while serving. Refrigerate leftovers promptly instead of leaving the dip out during a long game or party.
    Keeping Queso Creamy: Queso tends to thicken as it sits in the slow cooker. Keep warm chicken broth handy and stir in a small splash as needed to maintain a smooth, creamy consistency without losing flavor.
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