Queso Blanco Dip

This Queso Blanco Dip has just enough kick to keep things interesting, but it's mild enough for anyone to love. It's perfect for parties, tailgating, or just hanging out on the weekend. The salsa verde adds a certain chunkiness and heat, while the cream cheese and sour cream give it a smooth texture and a balance to the spice, giving it a full flavor, without an actual burn. If you're a spice lover, adding diced jalapeños takes things up a notch. 

Ingredients:

Nesco® 1.5 QT. Slow Cooker
16 oz. cream cheese
32 oz. salsa verde (medium)
7 cloves minced garlic
3 cups sour cream
16 oz. package shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
Chopped green onions for garnish
Tortilla chips or veggies for dipping

Combine all ingredients in Nesco Slow Cooker. Cook on Low heat for 3 hours, stirring every half hour. Dip is ready when all ingredients are heated through and well blended. Garnish and serve immediately. 

Cheesy Spinach Dip

The NESCO 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker is perfect for making Cheesy Spinach Dip and keeping it warm on your party buffet table. To kick your Spinach Dip up a bit simply add the optional chopped Jalapeno peppers. 

8 oz cup Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into pieces

4 oz cream cheese, softened

5 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed & thoroughly drained

1 large tomato, skinned, seeded, chopped

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup half-and-half

1 whole Jalapeno Peppers, chopped (optional) 

crackers, cocktail rye bread or fresh cut vegetables to serve.

Set NESCO Slow Cooker to HIGH. Lightly wipe cook pot with cooking oil.

In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients; stir until well blended. 

Spoon into preheated cook pot. Cover; bake 30 to 40 minutes or until center is set and edges are puffed. 

When heated, set control to AUTO. 

Serve warm with crackers, cocktail rye bread or your choice of cut fresh vegetables. 

Serves 8 to 10

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Cheese Sauce Toppings

Nothing says "Party" more than a NESCO 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker filled with a warm creamy cheese sauce. Great for spooning over nacho chips, fresh steamed vegetables or potatoes; tasty cheese sauces are always a hit on any party buffet. 

To kick things up try some of the these suggested toppings:

Roasted pumpkin seeds

Cooked bacon bits

Chopped black or green olives

Chopped fresh tomatoes

Diced jalapeno peppers

Chopped marinated artichoke hearts

Roasted tomato salsa

Shredded romaine lettuce

Diced apples tossed in lime juice

Steamed broccoli tips

Chopped green onions

Fresh guacamole

Diced marinated cooked shrimp

Beef or chicken chili

Chilled marinated cooked black beans

Crumbled feta cheese

Marinated chopped celery and onions

Diced radishes 

Chopped cilantro 

Let us know some of your favorite cheese sauce toppings!

Add Color to Your Buffet Table with NESCO's Slow Cookers!

Keep your holiday appetizers and sauces tasty and warm in colorful 1.5 Qt Slow Cookers from NESCO. From rich brown meatballs and honey wings, to golden cheese sauces and hot bean dips, NESCO Slow Cookers helps make your table more festive.

Lets us know what recipes you like to make in your NESCO 1.5 Qt Slow Cooker.

Creamy Mac and Cheese

The Open Country® by NESCO® Slow Cooker is perfect for making creamy Mac and Cheese. The following recipe uses eggs and evaporated milk to make this Mac and Cheese silky and hearty.

1½ cups milk

12 oz evaporated milk

1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled

3 eggs

1/2 tsp salt

3 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded

1/2 lb macaroni

Whisk together all ingredients, except cheese and macaroni. Pour mix into a buttered Nesco® 8QT Slow Cooker cooking pot and then add cheese and macaroni. 

Stir to combine, cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes. Reduce setting to LOW and cook an additional 3 hours. 

Serve warm

Serves 1-3

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