
Spinach Queso Dip
So, let’s talk football. My family is obsessed. College football on Saturday, NFL on Sunday, Monday and even Thursday sometimes. High school football on Friday nights, fantasy football leagues everywhere I turn, and pick-up games of catch before and after Sunday dinner.
Now, I like football as much as the next person (ok, well maybe a *tiny* bit less), but I have to say that I get more excited about the football parties and the tailgating than I do the actual games. And right at the top of my favorite football food is the famous Queso dip. For something that’s so quick and so easy (just two ingredients!) it’s always a hit. I love it because it’s also a versatile recipe, just a couple ingredients more and you have an awesome Spinach Queso dip.
If you haven’t ever had Queso dip, it’s really that easy. Combine VELVEETA and RO*TEL (diced tomatoes and green chiles) and heat them in the microwave until the VELVEETA has melted. It takes just about five minutes. Easy.
Today, I added some cream cheese and frozen spinach, and it was a huge success. We like it with tortilla chips in our house, and sometimes put it in the crock pot to keep it warm during our parties. For a few lucky cities, the VELVEETA and RO*TEL Quesobago, loaded with Famous Queso Dip, is making a cross-country tour to college football’s hottest rivalries. Visit www.quesoforall.com for the tour schedule, and a chance to win a party of your own with the Quesobago! Queso for everyone!
Even if football isn’t my thing, I always have a great time at our football parties. Next time you get together with friends and family to watch a game (or for any reason at all!) make sure you whip up some Queso.It’s creamy, zesty and so, so addictive.
For a look into our latest party, check out the video below. It’s my very first video here on Lemon Sugar, but it was lots of fun. Hope you like it!
And then, be sure to enter to win the giveaway and sweepstakes below.
Giveaway and Sweepstakes:
What makes Queso the perfect party dip? Leave your comment below for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. If you crave more Queso, check out www.quesoforall.com for the Quesobago tour schedule, Famous Queso Dip Recipe, and a chance to enter the sweepstakes for the ultimate football party! Queso fans can enter for the chance to win a party featuring the Quesobago for football’s biggest game by entering at www.quesoforall.com nowthrough November 30, 2013. The winner will receive a party at their home for up to 10 friends. No purchase necessary. Once you’ve entered for a chance to win, share with your friends and score bonus entries. Every time you come back and share via Facebook and Twitter or email through November 30, 2013, you’ll rack up additional chances to win.
Hope you enjoyed today’s post!
Don’t forget, if you haven’t yet, make sure you stop by my Facebook page and follow along – you can also find me on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest! Thanks for stopping by today! Leave me a comment below so I know you were here! ♥erin
Sweepstakes Rules:
No duplicate comments.
You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:
Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post
Tweet (public message) about this promotion; including exactly the following unique term in your tweet message: “#SweepstakesEntry”; and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post
Blog about this promotion, including a disclosure that you are receiving a sweepstakes entry in exchange for writing the blog post, and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post
For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.
This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winner will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
The Official Rules are available here.
This sweepstakes runs from 10/21/13 – 11/11/13.
Be sure to visit the It Only Takes Two page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!
I have been selected by ConAgra Foods and Kraft Foods and to be a spokesperson for the RO*TEL and VELVEETA Queso for All campaign. While I have been compensated for my time, my opinions are my own.
- 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach (Do not thaw.)
- 1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, cut up
- 1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
- Place spinach in large microwaveable bowl.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 minutes.
- Serve hot.


186 Comments
Danielle
Queso dip looks so easy (and yummy!) to make! Thanks for the giveaway!
Lisa Brown
Queso this the perfect party dip because it’s easy and quick to make, tastes wonderful, and everyone loves it.
jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
Lisa Brown
My 2nd entry tweet – https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/392342909833318400
jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
theniftyfoodie
I love that it’s such a classic dish and super simple to make!
Elena
it’s a perfect dip because it’s delicious, easy to make and everybody loves it
elena150980 at yahoo dot com
Elena
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/392368007999012864
allysmama
Queso is great for parties, because it makes everyone happy!
bleatham*at*gmail.com
allysmama
https://twitter.com/sleatham1/status/392369428022571008
bleatham*at*gmail.com
mami2jcn
Queso makes the perfect party dip because it’s a crowd pleaser!
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
mami2jcn
tweeted–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/392397057123553280
stephanie
queso is perfect for anytime
stephanie
tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/392417966035189760 .
Nicole Balogh
Queso is the perfect party dip because it is quick and easy to make, but packs a flavorful punch!
Nicole Balogh
tweeted
https://twitter.com/maybaby522/status/392423233216974848
AnnaZed
I think this stuff is so perfect because people associate it with good times like football games or summer barbeques. When I was a kid my mother used to make it in a double boiler on the stove then serve it over blazing sterno can (1960’s style!). The burnt bits are the best part. I like your spinach and cream cheese variation idea a lot!
margueritecore [at] gmail [dot] com
AnnaZed
I posted a tweet too : https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/392528114409943040
margueritecore [at] gmail [dot] com
Cindy Battle
Queso makes the perfect party dip because it’s delicious, quick to put together, and inexpensive. I love your spinach addition, looks delicious!
Cindy Battle
Tweeted, https://twitter.com/Cinbat03/status/392626197630169088
Bree (Skinny Mommy)
I like the addition of the spinach-yum!
Robin C.
I am a huge fan of the classic Velveeta and Ro*tel queso but really like with a little browned ground beef added in. And I like it spicy so sometimes I use the hot Ro*tel! It’s perfect for parties because it’s easy and just about everyone loves cheese! 🙂
Courtney Bella
because everyone loves cheese! (except for my husband because hes lactos) lol
Courtney Bella
tweet https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/392663706875592704
Mel Irish
This do is perfect because it is easy to make and super delicious!
Auntiepatch
I’m not much of a cheese eater, although the men in the family are, but I do love Velveeta cheese for grilled cheese sandwiches! And the boys do love this dip!
amypugmire
Its so good, and easy to make! amypugmire@live.com
amypugmire
tweet
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/392724265511837697
amypugmire@live.com
D Schmidt
I love Queso because t is the perfect dip because its versatile
you can add additional ingredients to jazz it up and everyone loves cheese!
mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com
D Schmidt
Tweeted https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/393008328286023680
mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com
jenspurg
Queso is the perfect party food because it’s easy to make, inexpensive and most everyone likes it.
huntandride@hotmail.com
jenspurg
https://twitter.com/jen_r_horn/status/393010597026992128
huntandride@hotmail.com
Kelly Massman
Well, everyone loves it, and it is so easy to make!!!! Thanks so much for a chance to win!!! 🙂 kmassman gmail
Lisa Brown
my tweet – https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/393063364403802112
sandy
Everyone loves warm cheese and this is so easy
rachel
Who doesn’t like queso? It’s a great dip for everyone.
Rust
SO easy to make and universally loved.
Rust
https://twitter.com/rusthawk/status/394155542530125824
susan1215
We love Queso because it’s so easy to make. feeds a crowd and warms you up.
s2s2 at comcast dot net
Kristen
It’s so quick and easy!
JessieC
Queso makes the perfect party dip because everyone loves smooth,creamy sauce, that is made from a blend of melted cheeses.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
JessieC
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/394673427757293568
Jeannine S
It is easy to make. I love how you can add different flavors to it to make it less spicy, more spicy or anything you want
starr_greenwell
Queso makes the perfect dip because EVERYONE loves it and it is SO easy to make and you can add so much, I like to add sausage.
starr_greenwell
https://twitter.com/greenhome1/status/394948805939847168 – tweeted
margaretsmith
It’s so easy to make and tastes really great. Thanks so much.
margaretsmith
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/394949670864039937
mocha89
Queso is the perfect dip because it is easy to make and tastes great.
austma7@aol.com
Jimmy
Queso is great because it tastes so good and most people at the party will enjo it.
Natalie
Queso is great because it doesn’t take a lot to prepare some appetizers
jessica
Queso is great because it taste good even when it get cold
colleen g
Queso is the best dip because its fast to make and tastes delicious!
jlafount
Everyone seems to want to eat it unlike some dips
cynthiac
It’s perfect because it can be made in minutes.
cynthiac
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/395256498013474816
Anastasia
Queso is perfect because it’s delicious!!! It’s also versatile! If you don’t want plain cheese, you can add all kinds of other things to it to give it a different flavor and texture 🙂
Anastasia
Tweeted 🙂 – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/395269739829682176
Kay
easy to make and yummy
kayykay@ymail.com
deborahstinson
It’s delicious, easy to make and all my guests love it!
Linda G.
it is so yummy and you can’t stop eating it!
Tamar
It’s an easy and delicious dip!
hawkshoe
Queso is a good party dip because it is easy to make and everyone seems to enjoy it.
Jean Brinkley
It’s so incredibly good and most people like it (even kids). Also, you can control the heat by adding more or less of the tomatoes and chiles (those things have some power)!
Jean Brinkley
I tweeted – https://twitter.com/hellina2000/status/395628147606945793
onefrugalgirl
https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/395927039733018624
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
onefrugalgirl
It’s so easy to prepare!
carogonza
Queso dip is perfect because everyone I know loves it so it satisfies everyone.
mickeyfan
Melted cheese and the ability to customize…what’s not to love???
tina m
i like your Spinach Queso Dip recipe
tina m
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/396178715836555264
sarahhirsch
i have never had it, but i think people like it because it is cheesy and zesty.
Heather
That looks so good!
tinareynolds
I love how easy it is too make and the ability to change it up so much!
tinareynolds
https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/396973928939536384
bellows22
queso is the perfect party dip because it is soooo good, everyone loves it and its easy to make
debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com
DeeG131
It’s easy to prepare and tastes great! 🙂
DeeG131
tweeted https://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/397213965790371840
Allie
Queso is a great party dip since everyone likes cheese
Ashley C
Queso is the perfect party dip because it’s super cheesy (and who doesn’t love cheese) and you get lots of flavor from the spices! Plus it’s great to sit around a bowl together and talk, it’s perfect for conversation.
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
Susan H.
Queso is perfect dip because it is so easy to make yet so good. Everyone lovees it. Thanks.
Susan H.
I tweeted about the giveaway. https://twitter.com/sebh55/status/397399626749181953
Susan H.
I tweeted about the giveaway. https://twitter.com/sebh55/status/397399626749181953. I hope this isn’t a duplicate. Having trouble posting.
Susan H.
I tweeted and tried to comment with the tweet URL…but comment isn’t showing. Notice I don’t see other comments with tweet URLs. Maybe your comments are blocking links. Anyway…I’m @sebh55 on Twitter and did tweet. Thanks.
maria cantu
the queso looks good
MCantu1019 at aol dot com
chambanachik
Cheese works for any occasion! 🙂
chambanachik at gmail dot com
Jayne
It’s perfect because everyone loves it! And it’s easy to make more to serve a hungry crowd.
Jayne
Tweeted.
https://twitter.com/Jayne_Martin/status/397529054712037376
Jessica Holybee
you can eat it hot or cold , with chips pretzels or crackers. its the perfect snack
Susan C
This is the perfect dip because it is easy to prepare. And delicious!
smchester at gmail dot com
mommyto2girlz
It’s super easy to make and is something that everyone likes which makes it perfect for parties. Thank you!
crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com
Sonya Morris
Oh my, I am making Spinach Queso dip this weekend!! Queso makes the perfect party dip and it is so easy to make!
Sonya Morris
Link to tweet:
https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/397900139592839168
Thanks for the yummy recipe!!
Kerry
It’s perfect because who doesn’t love Queso? It’s cheesy goodness! Whenever I take it to a party it’s always a favorite by all!
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net
Tara
It’s perfect because it’s so easy!
Amy Tong
Queso is the prefect party dip because I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t like it, period!
amy [at] utry [dot] it
Amy Tong
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/397993113739747328
amy [at] utry [dot] it
sandra
it’s quite versatile as a party dip
nicolegreene
It’s the perfect party dip because it’s easy, quick, delicious, and sure to please everyone!
nicolegreene
tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/398228321596497920
LAMusing
It’s creamy and cheesy – who doesn’t love that?!
adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com
shannon
It’s warm and creamy for this changing cooler weather!
shannon
https://twitter.com/channynn/status/398815089312006144
cw
It’s warm, gooey, and a crowd pleaser
Betty Curran
It is so versatile. You can change it up to please everyone.
willitara [at] gmail [dot] com
Lisa V.
Queso dip is great because just about everyone likes cheese.
joseph gersch
the creaminess makes it the ultimate dip
Angela N Winesburg
It’s easy and quick to make and tastes wonderful!.
Angela N Winesburg
https://twitter.com/Hotsnotty2/status/399217464153604096
john hutchens
it is easy to make and everyone likes it
john hutchens
https://twitter.com/johnhutchens1/status/399305438954409984
asketcher2
The spinach ruined the dip for me. But I’m sure adding the spinach makes it perfect by upping the Iron and healthy factor in the dip. I think it’s perfect because it’s so easy and you can add a lot of your favorites to the dip. I prefer canned chicken, though.
meredith
I think its a perfect dip since its cheesiness is super yummy!
meredith
https://twitter.com/mermont84/status/399332023182954497
Kyhere Here
Queso’s irresistable flavors and my addition of fresh cilantro makes it the perfect party food. Go Bengals!
ky2here at msn dot com
Daniel M
quick easy and tasty!
Colin Glen
Its perfect because everyone likes cheese.
Joni Dolniak
It’s easy to make and everyone likes it.
Joni Dolniak
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/399452707624202240
Kimberly Deallovingrandma Stcl
Queso is a hit at every [arty and is sooo easy to make!! ky_grandma40@yahoo.com
Stephanie Larison
It’s quick to make and everybody loves it.
Bruce Vrana
Everybody loves queso
Karen Drake
Queso is the perfect party dip because it is so easy to make and everyone loves it.
gildedaged
I’ve never put cream cheese in my queso before! Ah! Cannot wait! Anyway! I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t like queso – and you can customize it hot or mild depending on your guests! And its my favorite! Better than ketchup!
gildedaged
tweet! https://twitter.com/gildedaged/status/399653155039752192
cnuland
Ooo – adding spinach?! I love it! Thanks for the idea. Everyone loves Queso because chips and cheese were meant to be together!
kathy pease
it is great for a crowd and looks pretty simple to prepare and I love spinach 🙂
kathy pease
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/399656936796205056
flowerfiend12 .
Its cheesiness makes it good.
michcon AT michmedia DOT com
flowerfiend12 .
tweeted for entry
https://twitter.com/mhohertz/status/399659484609380352
michcon AT michmedia DOT com
Tanya
Lovely pictures…yum!
paulinem
Queso is great! Tastes great and a fun warmy gooey goodness that gives you a warm gooey feeling.
Tamara
Making queso with Velveeta is always so easy. And every loves it!
Nancy Hall
Queso makes the perfect party dip because it is easy, delicious and just about everyone likes it. I have never tried making it with spinach but that sure looks good.
Tamara
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/399707910537637888
Melissa Leal
It’s perfect because its so easy to make and everyone LOVES cheese! You never get tired of it because you can make it so many different ways.
Melissa Leal
I tweeted 🙂 https://twitter.com/savingbride/status/399713262079447040
Lorena Keech
I love that queso is spicy but not too spicy, so everyone seems to like it.
Annabellainla
It’s delicious and can be eaten with a variety of different chips – everyone loves it
annabella @ centurytel dot net
Kayla
It’s cheesy, delicious, and everyone loves it.
Lisa Pecora
Everyone likes chips and queso so it makes it easy to serve something quick.
laurie
were not much on spinach, I don’t know how this would go over with my family
laurie
tweeted
https://twitter.com/lmurley2000/status/399792995332923392
Sarah Marshall
Queso makes the perfect party dip because it is easy and yummy and you can change it up simply by varying ingredients so it never gets boring!
Sarah Marshall
https://twitter.com/goobacious1/status/399803910245715968
traymona
Queso is easy to make and everyone likes it.
Beth Klocinski
Queso dip is a perfect party dip because you put it in the crock pot and spend time with friends instead of over the stove.
Tara O.
This is the perfect party dip because it is so easy to make and everyone loves a tasty cheese dip!!
Sherry Conrad
Everyone loves it- cheesy goodness with just a bit of a kick.
discriminating_diva at yahoo dot com
Sherry Conrad
https://twitter.com/dddiva/status/399904013732151296
discriminating_diva at yahoo dot com
Nadine L
It’s perfect because it’s easy to make, goes far and everyone always loves it
Nadine L
I tweeted https://twitter.com/2BeFitBy50/status/399912145074147328
steph
it’s perfect because it’s simple and popular!
steph
https://twitter.com/scg00387/status/399912712215359488
Arnold E Carroway II
Queso is the best gameday food.
AmandaSakovitz
its perfect because it has something in it that everyone loves!
pokergrl8 at gmail.com
AmandaSakovitz
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/399948324553232386
pokergrl8 at gmail.com
WWillows6
Queso made with Velveeta and Rotel is the perfect dip because it has a rich flavor with just the right amount of spice.
Lisa Garner
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
WWillows6
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/399961656911863808
Lisa Garner
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
mary j
It is easy to make and is always a party favorite.
Ellie W
Queso is the best party food because it doesn’t require eating utensils for one thing. It’s warm, delicious, and always hits the spot. It also goes great with any beverage.
Ellie W
tweet
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/399982213359345666
Tim Bowers
This looks very good, a crowd pleaser to say the least
AngelaLilly
If you do a google search on “queso dip recipe” it pulls up over 400,000 hits! What other dip does that? Insane! But that is why it is so perfect! There is a recipe for EVERYONE’S taste!
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
Thomas Murphy
queso is the perfect party dip because everyone likes it and it goes with lots of things.
rounder9834 @yahoo.com
Thomas Murphy
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/400002591905423360
rounder9834 @yahoo.com
Anna Pry
Spicy, cheesy ooey-gooey, and enough for everyone makes it good for parties
pryfamily5@gmail.com
Atreau
It’s perfect because everyone loves it!
Anna Pry
tweeted https://twitter.com/pryfamily5/status/400009707051425792 pryfamily5@gmail.com
Tabathia
Because it’s universal and can be used for food, chips and tostitos
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
heather c
Easy to make, can put it on all kinds of things (sliders, tacos, chips, etc) and so good!
heather c
Tweeted – https://twitter.com/ilovetoclap/status/400031617759981569
slehan
Queso is the perfect party dip because it’s so easy to make and you can add things if you want to change it up a bit.
Thanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com
slehan
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/400035353538486273
slehan at juno dot com
Pixel Berry Pie
I love making queso! It’s easy to make and definitely a crowd-pleaser.
erica best
i love the it a dip and a topper
erica best
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/400034545375801345
Charlene Kuser
Queso is the perfect party dip because you can always add different spices and condiments to make it taste a little different.An ever changing dip
Charlene Kuser
Tweeted this:https://twitter.com/Swtlilchick/status/400058146841829376
Buddy Garrett
It makes the perfect party dip because everyone loves it’s delicious taste.
Whitney
It’s easy to make and a real crowd pleaser.
Whitney
https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/400071425974734848
mail4rosey
It’s got a nice rich (deliciously cheesy) flavor to it that makes it a perfect party dip.
mail4rosey
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/mail4rosey/status/400094196712751105
Ashley H
It’s easy to make and super yummy!
Harmony B
Love queso because its so simple and delicious.
njharmonyg@aol.com
Harmony B
tweet https://twitter.com/hburmeister/status/402033914287382528
njharmonyg@aol.com
Julie
Its easy and its cheap to make….
I always keep the items on hand to make it for a quick snack
thanks for the giveaway
Mary
Are we supposed to drain the spinach after it’s microwaved for 5 min? Or do we need that liquid? I drained it the first time I made it, and the dip was a bit thick. So maybe the answer is to NOT drain spinach?