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redneck southwestern cheese dip

Recipe by
Cheryl Kemptner
Palm Desert, CA

I have been making this dip for large gatherings for many years. It's one of the most requested appetizers I make.

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For redneck southwestern cheese dip

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 lb
    breakfast sausage, regular
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 1 can
    cream of mushroom soup
  • 12 oz
    picante sauce
  • 2 lb
    velveeta, cut in pieces
  • 1 sm
    can chopped green chilies
  • 1 sm
    can, chopped jalepenos (optional - use your own judgment)
  • 2 lg
    bags tortilla chips for dipping

How To Make redneck southwestern cheese dip

  • 1
    Brown ground beef, sausage and onion in skillet. May be made ahead of time and frozen.
  • 2
    Place all ingredients in large crock pot and heat on medium until cheese is melted and all ingredients are mixed together. Stir frequently.
  • 3
    Be sure to put crock pot on Low or Warm after cheese melts so dip doesn't burn.
  • 4
    Place chips in large bowl or basket next to the crock pot.
  • 5
    Provide a large spoon for guests to put dip on small plates so folks won't dip chips into the crock pot. Warning: this won't stop some of 'em.
  • 6
    This will become your most requested appetizer at any large gathering.
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