Lemon Sugar
Appetizers

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…

Jump to Recipe
Spinach Queso Dip

Spinach Queso Dip-0099So, 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.

Spinach Queso Dip-0109

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!

Spinach Queso Dip-0124

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.

 

Spinach Queso Dip
 
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
 
The next time you entertain, serve the crowd-pleasing Famous Queso Dip made with just two ingredients; creamy Velveeta and Ro*Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies. Today, we've added cream cheese and spinach for a new twist on an old favorite! Recipe source: Kraft Recipes
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. Place spinach in large microwaveable bowl.
  2. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  4. Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 minutes.
  5. Serve hot.
Reader Notes 186 Comments View notes
  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Queso makes the perfect party dip because it’s delicious, quick to put together, and inexpensive. I love your spinach addition, looks delicious!

  4. 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! 🙂

  5. 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!

  6. Well, everyone loves it, and it is so easy to make!!!! Thanks so much for a chance to win!!! 🙂 kmassman gmail

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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 🙂

  10. 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)!

  11. queso is the perfect party dip because it is soooo good, everyone loves it and its easy to make

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. Oh my, I am making Spinach Queso dip this weekend!! Queso makes the perfect party dip and it is so easy to make!

  16. 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

  17. 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.

  18. Queso’s irresistable flavors and my addition of fresh cilantro makes it the perfect party food. Go Bengals!

    ky2here at msn dot com

  19. 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!

  20. Ooo – adding spinach?! I love it! Thanks for the idea. Everyone loves Queso because chips and cheese were meant to be together!

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. It’s delicious and can be eaten with a variety of different chips – everyone loves it
    annabella @ centurytel dot net

  24. 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!

  25. 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.

  26. 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

  27. 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.

  28. 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

  29. queso is the perfect party dip because everyone likes it and it goes with lots of things.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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?

Leave a Note

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *