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Easy Slow Cooker Nacho Cheese Sauce

5 ingredients and 5 minutes prep for this simple dump and go queso. Perfect for Super Bowl or any party. Make a day ahead - reheat right in the rockpot - stays cream until you polish it off!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: slow cooker nacho cheese sauce, nacho cheese sauce, best cheese sauce, best nacho cheese sauce, super bowl recipe, best super bowl recipe, slow cooker appetizer, cheese saue,
Servings: 8 people
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Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound white American cheese sliced deli sliced, not plastic wrapped
  • 12 ounce can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos minced
  • 3 tablespoons jalapeno brine from the jar (or more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon butter

optional:

  • pinch cayenne pepper if you want the dip spicier

Instructions

  • Lightly spray the basin of the slow cooker with non-stick spray (for easier cleanup).
    Add evaporated milk, butter, minced jalapenos and jalapeno brine.
  • Tear American cheese slices into quarters and place into the slow cooker.
  • Dish towel hack: Place a clean dish towel over the top of the slow cooker then add the lid. The dish towel catches condensation so the cheese sauce isn't runny.
  • Turn slow cooker to LOW for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring about every 30-45 minutes until cheese is fully melted and smooth.
  • If it’s too thick, add another splash of jalapeno brine and stir until it’s combined. Like it spicier? Stir in a pinch of ground cayenne pepper (or to taste).
  • Switch the slow cooker to WARM and serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

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BUY American cheese sliced from the deli at the grocery story. SKIP the American cheese slices individually wrapped in plastic. It doesn't get the same smooth creaminess.
DO use my dish towel hack - it prevents the dip from getting watery.