Cheese dip is the ultimate party food and is a must for tailgating and watching the game at home. This tailgate queso is full of flavor and it is super simple to make on the stove, a side burner, or even in a crockpot.
Tailgate cheese dip is a staple at pre-game tailgates. It is also perfect for watching the big game at home or any party.
It is full of flavor and super easy to make. You can do it on the stove top, the extra burner on your grill or in the slow cooker.
This recipe is definitely a favorite appetizer for game night, football watching parties, and more. Set it out and keep watching people come back for more!
How We Got This Cheese Dip Recipe
My sister-in-law Jess and her husband, Anthony are both proud Northwestern alumni. They have a group of friends that tailgate at every home football game.
We try to join them at a game each year, though as the number of kiddos expands it gets a little more difficult. The regular tailgaters plan who is bringing what.
There are a number of game day treats that have to be there. This tailgate queso dip is one of the menu items that is required, they take turns making and bringing a batch.
A huge pot of it is set out with plenty of tortilla chips and people just dip into the communal queso pot. It also gets slathered on brats and burgers. It is always a hit.
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They make it in a large saucepan at home, then bring it to the game. It gets warmed back up on the extra burner on the grill.
Within seconds of the chip bags being opened and the pan being set on the table, the swarms of people surround it. They all know what’s in there and can’t help themselves.
We have adopted the recipe and make it at home now too. The easy part about making it for a party at home is you can use the slow cooker to melt it and keep it warm.
Just like at the tailgate, people swarm it the minute it is put out. It is great for all kinds of parties, but is a must have at our big game party.
Jess says she normally likes to make things from scratch or with store brands, but in this case she prefers using exactly what she spelled out in the recipe. Enjoy!
More Great Cheesy Dips
Fiesta dip is a fun cold dip. It is still loaded with cheese and spice, but is eaten chilled instead of warm.
Or try using leftover pulled pork to make cheesy pulled pork dip. It is loaded with goodness and is sure to fill you up.
Tailgate Queso Dip
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Velveeta
- 2 cans Rotel
- 1 can Hormel hot no bean chili
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Optional: diced jalapenos or hot sauce if you like more kick
Instructions
- Put the chili, Rotel and seasonings in the bottom of a large saucepan.2 cans Rotel, 1 can Hormel hot no bean chili, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Cut Velveeta into cubes and put it over top of the other ingredients.2 pounds Velveeta
- Cook over medium-low heat until completely melted. Make sure to stir frequently because it can scorch quickly. (Alternatively, melt it in a slow cooker on low heat)
- Add some jalapenos or hot sauce if you want a little extra kick.
- Serve with sturdy tortilla chips or on burgers, brats or hot dogs.
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Wow. I'm not sure why making my own queso never crossed my mind. I'll have to try it for the Super Bowl this year.
Thanks for sharing at the Tips & Tricks party. That's how I found this post. Be sure to come back again on Monday!
It is a perfect party food! We drained the whole batch while watching the playoffs. I am sure we'll have to make more for our Super Bowl party! Thanks for stopping by!
Queso is always a must for parties! I like it with the chili.
I love the mix of rotel and chili and can't wait for the next excuse to male a batch!
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I make one similar but I am going to try this one for the super bowl.
We really enjoy this one. I had enjoyed them before with just rotel or just chili, but the combination was new to me and now it's my favorite!
Yum! This looks so tasty.
Thank you!
Made it, loved it 🙂 I was going to sub in cilantro for the oregano but I forgot, so I ended up skipping that ingredient. Still turned out awesome! Will have a write up for it next month on my blog. Thanks for the recipe 😀
Yay! I am glad you liked it! I can't wait to see it over at your place =)
Mmmm… Jess's Tailgate Queso is one of my favorite types of dip! I haven't had it in years!
Now I have to go check out all the other yummy recipes you shared 🙂
Mine too! I don't make it often throughout the year, but I look forward to it when we tailgate with them and we have to have some when we watch the big game!
This looks really good! thanks for sharing on What's for Dinner!
Thank you! I am actually enjoying a little bit of it right now!
All of these snacking recipes and ideas look so good!
Thanks for sharing them at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
Thank you! I just love snacky foods like these, so seeing all of these pictures makes me hungry.
Thank you for putting together this great selection of game day ideas. It will be hard to choose what I will make. Thanks for sharing at #overthemoon!
I'm having a really hard time choosing myself, I want a little of each!
You said we should try to not overdo it with snacks for the big game this year and then you do THIS. Lots of yummy ideas.
I know, it's going to be hard to decide!
Oh my goodness, I love all these snacking ideas!! Great list, many of which I'll be trying for sure!! I hope you had a great weekend and you have a wonderful start to your week!
Don't they all look so good? It makes me hungry just looking at the pictures. We did have a great weekend, I hope you did too. Thanks, Andrea!