Crockpot Cowboy Crack Queso

Ingredients

• 1 lb Pepper jack cheese (Shredded before adding to the slow cooker)
• 1 lb White cheddar cheese (Use a mild white cheddar rather than one that is too sharp; shred before adding)
• 1 lb Mexican quesadilla cheese (The creator describes this as the favorite melty cheese; another melty cheese may be substituted)
• Evaporated milk (Add a little bit; no precise amount was stated)
• 1 lb Sausage (Brown in a pan, then drain)
• 1 can Fire-roasted corn (Drain before adding. The transcript also says “two cans of roasted” immediately afterward, so the exact number of cans is ambiguous)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 block Cream cheese (The block size was not specified)
• Jalapeño (Diced; optional, if desired)

Steps

1. 1

   Shred the pepper jack, white cheddar, and Mexican quesadilla cheese before adding them to the slow cooker.

2. 2

   Add the shredded pepper jack, white cheddar, and quesadilla cheese to the slow cooker.

3. 3

   Add a little evaporated milk and give the cheese mixture a quick stir.

4. 4

   Put the lid on the slow cooker and let the cheese begin to melt over low heat. Keep the heat low and slow to help prevent a grainy queso.

5. 5

   While the cheese melts, brown the sausage in a pan until thoroughly cooked, then drain it.

6. 6

   Check the slow cooker and continue once the cheese is melting nicely.

7. 7

   Add the drained sausage to the melting cheese.

8. 8

   Drain the fire-roasted corn and add it to the slow cooker. The transcript is unclear about whether one or two cans were intended.

9. 9

   Add the sour cream and cream cheese. Add diced jalapeño if using.

10. 10

    Stir everything thoroughly until the sausage, corn, sour cream, cream cheese, jalapeño, and melted cheeses are well combined.

11. 11

    Put the lid back on and let the queso melt a little longer over low heat.

12. 12

    Once the queso is smooth, remove the lid and serve it with chips for dipping.

Notes

The transcript gives no exact amount for evaporated milk, no slow-cooker temperature setting beyond low heat, and no precise melting time. Suggested substitutions include white American cheese or Velveeta in place of the quesadilla cheese. Corn can be omitted, and peppers can be added according to taste.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• dip
• game day
• slow-cooked
• cheese
• sausage
• crowd-pleaser