Crock Pot Hamburger Dip
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Posted: 12/15/23
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Planning a party and need an easy chip dip? Make this delicious Hamburger Dip in your crock pot! It’s the best and will be gone first. Cheesy dip with hamburger that pairs perfectly with tortilla chips. Anytime you need an easy appetizer recipe this will be your go-to!
What’s a more classic appetizer than crock pot cheesy hamburger dip? I can’t think of anything! This easy recipe makes the best game-day appetizer. But you don’t have to wait for game day to make this creamy dip! Hamburger dip is great for parties, holiday gatherings, weekend snacking, and even as a quick way to make a plate of nachos.
I mean, crunchy tortilla chips covered in cheesy hamburger dip with a dollop of guacamole and maybe some extra taco meat sounds like the best plate of nachos.
If you need an easy classic app that you can turn to at a moment’s notice, then this recipe is great to have in your back pocket. With the perfect ratio of flavorful ground beef and pork to cheesy dip, this hamburger dip recipe is the best out there! Another great one is our Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip.
Why You’ll Love Crock Pot Cheesy Hamburger Dip
- This is a fabulous make-ahead recipe. Just prep everything and throw it into the crockpot. While it cooks and heats in the slow cooker, you can prep other appetizers or go about your day!
- Crock pot cheesy hamburger dip is completely customizable. You can make this dip extra spice, or turn down the kick if needed. Add any extra ingredients you want, or swap other ingredients if you prefer!
- Dips like these are great for a self-serve appetizer for parties and get-togethers. Just set out chips and have a ladle for the dip and guest can serve themselves.
Ingredients for Crock Pot Hamburger Dip
- Ground beef – For the least greasy results, use a more lean ground beef. If you use ground beef that cooks off a lot of fat, be sure to drain it very well so that your finished dip is not greasy.
- Hot Jimmy Dean sausage – The hot sausage really makes all the difference here. However, if you do not want your dip to be too spicy then instead of the spicy sausage you can use mild or regular sausage.
- Mild salsa – A mild salsa will help keep the heat level at the perfect level. If you’d like this dip to have more kick then go ahead and use a spicy salsa or add in chili powder.
- Cream of mushroom soup – Before you turn your nose up at cream of mushroom soup in cheesy hamburger dip, just trust me. The flavor and creaminess is second to none.
- Velveeta Cheese – The classic ingredient to make the cheesiest and most creamy dip ever.
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How to Make Crock Pot Cheesy Hamburger Dip
Start on the stovetop, cooking the ground beef and ground pork in a large skillet. Then drain off the grease making sure that you get as much grease out of the meat as possible.
Pour the cooked meat into the crock pot. Then add the cubed Velveeta, salsa, and cream of mushroom soup to the crock pot as well.
Cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until the cheese is melted. Stir occasionally to ensure all ingredients are well combined and heated thoroughly.
Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
How to Store Leftover Crock Pot Hamburger Dip
Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and the dip cool before storing it in the fridge or freezer.
FRIDGE: Place leftover dip in the fridge and store for up to 3 days.
FREEZER: Leftover crock pot cheesy hamburger dip can also be frozen! Freeze in an airtight container for about 2 months and allow to thaw in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Leftover Cheesy Hamburger Dip
It is important to only reheat small servings at a time if you don’t plan to eat all of your leftovers at once. Cheese dip can only be reheated once. Reheat in the crock pot, on the stove top, or in the microwave until warmed through.
What to Serve with Crock Pot Hamburger Dip
While I like to simply serve this dip with tortilla chips or even crackers it can be paired with a variety of different things! Drizzle it over tacos and nachos, or even pair it with a big juicy hamburger.
You can also dip veggies like bell peppers and cucumbers in hamburger dip! If tortilla chips aren’t your thing, then serve this dip with pita chips or potato chips. You could even make some killer loaded fries by serving a big scoop of dip over some crispy air fryer french fries to make nacho fries.
Can I use rotel instead of salsa?
If you would rather use rotel, that is perfectly fine. However, your dip may end up a little more chunky so just keep that in mind. If you are looking for Rotel Dip make sure to check out this recipe!
Can I heat my crock pot cheesy hamburger dip on high instead of low?
I do not recommend heating this dip on the high setting of your slow cooker. It may seem like it would speed up the process, but often it can scald the cheese and bit and make it stick to the sides of the crock pot. Low and slow wins the game!
Pro Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Hamburger Dip
- To kick up the spice, use sliced jalapeños, spicy salsa/rotel, or any other spicy kick that will add some heat.
- You can make taco dip if you want. Simply mix taco seasoning into the meat before adding it into the crock pot!
- For ease of serving at a party, use a ladle so guests can easily scoop a hefty portion of dip onto their plates.
I hope you love this deliciously creamy and cheesy crock pot hamburger dip!
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Crock Pot Hamburger Dip
Delicious cheesy Hamburger Dip that's made in your slow cooker for the perfect party appetizer!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Velveeta cubed
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 16 ounces mild salsa
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Hot Jimmy Dean Sausage
Instructions
- In a large skillet cook ground beef and sausage, drain off grease.
- Mix all ingredients together in large crock pot.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Tips
FRIDGE: Place leftover dip in the fridge and store for up to 3 days.
FREEZER: Leftover crock pot cheesy hamburger dip can also be frozen! Freeze in an airtight container for about 2 months and allow to thaw in the fridge before reheating.
It is important to only reheat small servings at a time if you don’t plan to eat all of your leftovers at once. Cheese dip can only be reheated once. Reheat in the crock pot, on the stove top, or in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 292kcal (15%), Carbohydrates: 10g (3%), Protein: 21g (42%), Fat: 18g (28%), Saturated Fat: 8g (50%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 64mg (21%), Sodium: 1346mg (59%), Potassium: 540mg (15%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 6g (7%), Vitamin A: 714IU (14%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 355mg (36%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
steve says
great if you like cheesy and spicy dip, my family enjoyed it.
thanks
Julie Evink says
Glad you enjoyed it Steve!
Arnita Hicks says
Can you do without the sauce?
Julie Evink says
What sauce?
Karen says
Can you use a different soup I can’t eat mushrooms
Julie Evink says
Hey Karen! Cream of anything soup would work, just might change the flavor a tiny bit!
Bruce Walking Eaglebruce says
Looks yummy
Julie Evink says
So delicious!
Mandi says
I bought a brick of sharp cheddar velveeta at a discount store for like 1.50. Do you think that would work or would I have to get the original? I’m having a party tonight and making it this evening and I just don’t want to ruin it.
Julie Evink says
I think that would work fine!
Holly says
I have been making this for years but sometimes add 1 can of Refried beans or use any left over beans that I have be they kidney, garbanzos or even pinto or white! – I cut down my meat consumption & am going with more beans. When I make this now I use just 1/2 pound hb/sausage mix and more of the refried beans! I use cream celery soup – did use cream of potato once & it was great!
Julie Evink says
Great additions! Sounds delicious!
Austin says
Hi, i dont want to offend you i’m sure your cooking is great. But your spicy crock pot cheesy hamburger dip is just queso. I just wanted to let you know.
Al says
Thanks captain obvious.
jenny says
My husband stuffs steel wool pads in the holes where the air conditioning tubing come into the house, and check every couple of years to make sure it hasn’t deteriorated away. Should solve your mouse problem. Be sure to put out traps until you have all of them that are now inside.
Julie Evink says
Yes great ideas!
Michelina says
This sounds really good and I’m gonna make sometime in the near future. One thing I might be adding to it though, is a little chorizo (I do live in Texas) or even some Italian sausage.
Julie Evink says
Sounds like fabulous ways to mix it up!
Julie Evink says
Sounds like fabulous ways to mix it up!
Robert says
Can you freeze the dip and or can it?
Julie Evink says
I wouldn’t can it, but you might be able to freeze it. I’ve never tried it!
Paige says
My mom used to make it like you have listed without the sausage just taco meat and she added diced black olives. But for like the past 10yrs I’ve modified it to my liking – So no cream of mushroom & I love to add a couple cans of the Fritos jalapeño cheese ? whenever I host a party/attend one “cheese dip” and bagel dip are requested haha!
Julie Evink says
Yay for cheese dip and bagel dip!
Jesse says
I would love to make this but I’m allergic to mushroom and suggestions for a substitute for the cream of mushroom soup
Landdyy says
I make this dip without the cream of mushroom soup and it is still amazingly delicious ?
Tammy says
Cream of chicken or cream of celery would work fine
Landdyy says
Actually, I don’t even use a crockpot ( totally up to you). In the place of the mushroom soup, try mild or medium salsa ( I use Pace- Original Picante Sauce/ mild). It is wonderful! I always get requests for this dip at just about every function we have. Enjoy!
Julie Evink says
Great ways to mix it up!
Julie Evink says
Skip or cream of celery, cream of chicken!
Wendy says
I was wondering about serving size on the dip. I see it listed as 15 grams endurance fuels, 19 grams protein and 23 grams carbs. That helps me know if I can work it in my mealplan with my dietician. I needed to j ow what the serving size is that makes up those numbers? Is it teaspoon, tablespoon or cup sizes?
Thanks!
Teresa says
Hi Julie,
I wouldn’t worry about those “Nay-Sayers”, every region calls the same foods by different names….they still taste great! Way back in the 80’s, I like you was at a pot luck for work and discovered an incredible crock pot dip and had to get the recipe (my kids are now hooked on it as well). The dip from my co-worker was called “Buffalo Snot” (sounds disgusting but tasted A-Mazing)! I have seen similar recipes called many things (aka Chili Cheese Dip) but it will always be Buffalo Snot for my family!
Julie Evink says
LOL this is great! My family has a bar recipe that we call Snot Bars and it’s been handed down for generations!
A says
Using brand names in an ingredient list isn’t helpful for people who live in places where these Brands don’t exist, as it makes it impossible to substitute when you’ve never heard of/tasted the branded products. This seems to be a common theme in all American recipes but rarely occurs in recipes from other countries. This is probably why Americans always complain they can’t get authentic American food outside of their country! An improvement would be to state the type of ingredient with brand sugestions afterward e.g. 1lb of any cheese that melts well e.g. Edam or Velveeta; or, 1 lb any spicy sausage (Hot Jimmy Dean works well). I’ve found it far easier to translate a recipe from German to English than work out how I’m going to make an American recipe in which every ingredient listed is a branded product that I have to substitute! It’s so frustrating.
Julie Evink says
Hey! Thanks for pointing this out. This should probably be very obvious for me to realize, but I just forget that people outside of the US look at my recipes. I certainly try to do this from now on!