Nacho Dip

Name: Nacho Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 7 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 2 pounds process cheese (Velveeta), cubed; 1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Tortilla chips or cubed French bread; Sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3 hours

Yield 7 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This slow-cooker nacho dip recipe is simple to prep but delivers huge flavor. The basic recipe features creamy cheese, chunky salsa, ground beef and spices, but it's endlessly adaptable. You can make it meatless, hot or mild, extra cheesy or veggie-rich.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 pounds process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Tortilla chips or cubed French bread
Sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain well.
Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker; stir in the cheese, salsa and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. Stir; serve warm with tortilla chips or cubed bread. If desired, top with sliced jalapeno peppers and additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 143 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 484mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.

This zesty nacho dip is great for any get-together and allows me to spend more time with my guests. I always have requests to bring it when my husband and I attend parties. —Sally Hull, Homestead, Florida

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