Instant Pot Queso – Best Instant Pot Dip

Instant Pot Queso is such an easy Instant Pot dip that you can make and serve up for game day parties, holiday appetizers, or any other occasion. Give this Instant Pot cheese dip a try today. An Instant Pot appetizer good for entertaining or a Bowl appetizer!

Instant Pot Cheese Dip that has taco seasoning and Chili Fixin Rotel for added flavor that will make it the best queso cheese dip you have ever had. Give this Instant Pot queso dip recipe a try.

Skip the slow cooker and whip up this quick queso dip recipe in a matter of minutes in your pressure cooker.

Also, try our spinach artichoke dip as well made in the pressure cooker.

Why Make This Queso In Instant Pot

Why make Instant Pot Queso? Well, if you love cheese dip, this is the ultimate cheesy delight that will tickle those taste buds in an way.

Our husband loved it, and we actually liked it too! We normally don’t love queso dip but this version stands out from any other recipe we have ever made.

How To Make

Full directions how to make this rotel dip recipe are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a quick walk through on how to make the pressure cooker dip.

Step One: Start by sauteing your ground beef in your Instant Pot. Then mix in the taco seasoning and chili fixin’ Rotel.

Step Two: Stir well, toss in the cheese and set it to cook for 5 minutes!

Step Three: Then quick release and mix up the cheese until all the cheese is melted and creamy.

What To Serve With Queso Cheese Dip

• Tortilla Chips or Corn Chips
• Baguettes
• Crisp veggies (peppers, cucumbers, etc)
• Pretzels
• Top tacos or burritos with cheese dip
• Pieces of French Bread

There are so many ways to serve up this queso cheese dip.

Whether you are wanting something for Cinco de mayo or your Christmas holiday party, this dip fits the bill for all occasions. No one ever says no to cheese sauce dip.

Keeping leftovers

Place any leftover dip you have and store it in the fridge for up to three days. Then warm up in the microwave or opt for the stove for a slow reheat

Alternative Cooking Methods

Slow Cooker Queso Dip

Cook ground beef on the stove, crumbled until no longer pink. Add to the slow cooker along with cheese, seasoning, and Rotel.

Mix and then turn on low and cook for 3-4 hours or high 1-2 hours. Stir in between to help incorporate the dip.

Stove Top Queso Dip

Cook ground beef until no longer pink. Then turn heat to low and add in your other ingredients and stir often until it is fully melted. Then serve how you would like.

Pro Tips

• Make sure to place the Velveeta on top of the ingredients. If you have it at the bottom you will get a burn notice.
• After you sear your meat in the Instant Pot, you need to scrape off any stuck bits on the bottom, otherwise it can cause you to get a burn notice.

Practical notes

What is chili fixin Rotel?

This Rotel is our secret weapon. It has a chili seasoning base and adds tons of flavor to this Rotel cheese dip recipe.u003cbru003eNow, if you can’t find the u003ca href=u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eChili Fixin’su003c/au003eu003cimg width=u00220u0022 height=u00220u0022 src=u0022 alt=u0022u0022u003e you can use regular Rotel and then add in a teaspoon of chili powder, and it will offer a similar flavor to the Rotel dip.

What size of Instant Pot did we use for Rotel Dip?

We used our u003ca href=u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003e6 quart Instant Potu003c/au003eu003cimg width=u00220u0022 height=u00220u0022 src=u0022 alt=u0022u0022u003e for this dip. Now, you could use a 3 quart and we think you still would have room.u003cbru003eAnd if you wanted to double this recipe in the 6 or 8 quart you sure could, you would have room.

Can we use sausage instead of ground beef in Velveeta queso dip?

Go right ahead and swap for ground sausage or even chorizo when it comes to making Velveeta queso dip. Just ensure you cook the meat fully then mix in with the other ingredients to cook.

Are you supposed to drain Rotel?

You do not drain the Rotel when you use it. The juice inside is full of flavor and will help make the dish creamy. Now some recipes you will find might state to drain, in that case then drain off the liquid.

Can you freeze Rotel dip?

With the dairy in the dip, you will find freezing doesn’t work well. The Rotel dip will separate a bit as it thaws.

Can we leave the meat out of Rotel Queso Dip?

Yes, leave the ground beef out if you would like. It will still be a flavorful dip without the meat in it. Just skip the saute setting since you don’t need to cook the meat.u003cbru003eI have also used sausage for this as well and it tasted good. We just prefer beef in ours.

Want More Dip Recipes

Here are even more fun party dip recipes to pair next to this warm dip recipe here.

• Smoked Salmon Dip
• Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
• BLT Dip
• Bacon Cream Cheese Dip
• Crab Dip

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Ingredients

Makes 15 servings

Tools Needed

• Instant Pot
• Ground Meat Chopper

Queso Ingredients

• 1 lb hamburger
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 can Rotel Chili Fixin
• 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning, I used Ortega original
• 32 oz of diced Velveeta cheese

Equipment

• Pampered Chef Meat Chopper
• Silicone Sealing Ring for Instant Pot Accessories
• Instant Pot

Method

1. Turn your pressure cooker to saute and cook your beef with the oil. Make sure to scrape the bottom good to prevent sticking so you don’t get a burn notice when you cook.
2. Once the beef is no longer pink and fully cooked, add in your seasoning and Rotel and mix well.
3. Toss the diced Velveeta cheese on top, do not stir. The Velveeta needs to stay on top, or it will give burn notice.
4. Place lid on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to sealing. Pressure cook for 5 minutes, with a quick-release once completed.
5. Stir the mixture until cheese is melted, and then serve immediately!

Kitchen notes

Ninja Foodi Queso Dip

You will follow the same directions as the Instant Pot, just use the pressure cooker lid and not the crisping lid.

• If you can’t find Chili Fixin’ Rotel use regular Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilis) and add in a tablespoon of chili powder.
• Velveeta cheese is a must for this recipe. You can’t swap it out.
• If you want leave the ground beef out and do a meatless queso dip.
• You can use homemade taco seasoning to replace of store-bought