Slow-Cooked Gruyere and Cheddar Queso
A velvety cheese dip made with a blend of Gruyere and sharp cheddar, slowly melted to create a smooth texture that clings perfectly to tortilla chips. This Mexican-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Gruyere cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, whole milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Gruyere cheese
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup yellow onion
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced canned tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup Velveeta cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a slow cooker, combine 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion, 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, and 1/4 cup diced canned tomatoes. Cook on low for 15 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 8 oz shredded Gruyere cheese, 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/4 tsp dried oregano. Stir until cheeses begin melting and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup cubed Velveeta cheese until fully melted and dip is creamy, about 3 minutes. Keep warm on low setting for serving.
