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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Queso Blanco Dip

    Published: Jan 31, 2020 · Modified: Feb 26, 2020 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Instant Pot Queso Dip on a tortilla chip with pinterest text overlay

    Instant Pot Queso is a delicious white cheese dip mixed with tomatoes, chiles, and cream cheese all made in your Electric Pressure Cooker. Just add tortilla chips for a great party dip.

    A chip being dipped into Instant Pot Queso

    This Instant Pot Queso recipe would go great with Restaurant Style Salsa & Guacamole too!

    Queso

    Queso literally means cheese in Spanish. So this recipe is just like the classic Queso dip made with Velveeta and Rotel tomatoes, except here we are making it in your Instant Pot.

    Velveeta Queso Blanco

    For this recipe I use Velveeta Queso Blanco. It is just like the yellow Velveeta, however it is white and has a creamier and milder flavor. It is perfect to blend with cream cheese and Rotel tomatoes.

    Instant Pot Saute Function

    For this queso recipe you will not be using the pressure function on your Instant Pot. Instead we will use the saute function and the keep warm function.

    6 quart Duo Plus 9-in-1 Instant Pot

    Did you know that your saute function has 3 settings: low (or less), normal, and high (or more)! The low setting is great for keeping things warm or melting butter. The normal setting is probably what you use the most. It is perfect for sauteing veggies or browning meat. The high setting is best for searing or wok style cooking.

    To see all the settings simply push the saute button multiple times and you can see it scroll through the different levels on the display screen.

    How to Make Instant Pot Queso

    Turn your Instant Pot on to “normal” saute function. Add the 1 tablespoon olive oil and the finely diced onions and garlic. Saute until they are pretty soft, about 5-8 minutes.

    Queso Dip in the Instant Pot

    Add in the 2 cans of Rotel tomatoes and heat through.

    Turn the Instant Pot on to “low” or “less” saute mode. Stir in the cream cheese until it is fully melted.

    Bowl of IP Queso topped with cilantro and a chip dipped in the side

    Add half of the cubed Velveeta Queso Blanco. Stir until it is just about melted. Add the second half and stir until it is all completely melted.

    Add the cilantro and stir to combine.

    A tortilla chip being dipped into queso

    Turn the pot on to “low” or “less” keep warm mode. Serve with tortilla chips or over burritos!

    Storing & Reheating

    Store any leftover queso, that is cooled, in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

    You can reheat it in the microwave or Instant Pot:

    • Microwave- reheat each portion for about 30 seconds, stir, then heat for an additional 30 seconds.
    • Instant Pot- Place the cold queso in the Instant Pot. Turn the pot on to “low” saute function. Add ¼ cup milk. Stir until it is heated through.
    Queso dip on a spoon

    Not Feeding A Crowd

    This recipe makes A LOT of Queso dip!!! If you have a smaller group or just need a little cheese sauce to go over burritos, you can absolutely half the recipe, see the the notes in the recipe card for details.

    Instant Pot Queso Dip Recipe

    A chip being dipped into Instant Pot Queso

    Instant Pot Queso

    Instant Pot Queso is a delicious cheese dip that is made of Velveeta Blanco, cream cheese, and Rotel tomatoes- all cooked in your Electric Pressure Cooker! Just add tortilla chips.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 10 people
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 yellow or white onion finely diced
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 10 oz cans Rotel tomatoes (do not drain)
    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • 2 lb block Velveeta Queso Blanco cut into 1 inch cubes
    • ½ cup cilantro chopped
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    Instructions

    • Turn the Instant Pot on to "normal" saute function. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot. Saute the finely diced yellow or white onion and the 3 minced garlic cloves until they are softened, about 5-8 minutes.
    • Stir in the rotel Tomatoes and stir to warm.
    • Turn the pot on to "low" saute mode by pressing the saute button until the display screen reads "low" or "less". Stir in 8 oz cream cheese until it is completely melted.
    • Stir in half of the cubed Velveeta Queso Blanco and stir until it is almost melted. Add the other half of the Velveeta and stir until it is all completely melted.
    • Add the ½ cup chopped cilantro.
    • Turn the pot on to "low" or "less" keep warm mode.
    • Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

    Notes:

    Half the Recipe:
    If you want to make Queso Dip for a smaller crowd or just need some cheese sauce to go over burritos, you can absolutely half this recipe. Just cut all the ingredients in half, except I would still use all the garlic & onions!
    Storing & Reheating:
    Store cooled leftover queso in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
    You can reheat it in the microwave or Instant Pot:
    • Microwave- reheat each portion for about 30 seconds, stir, then heat for an additional 30 seconds.
    • Instant Pot- Place the cold queso in the Instant Pot. Turn the pot on to “low” saute function. Add ¼ cup milk. Stir until it is heated through.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    About Susie Weinrich

    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. JOHN

      February 05, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      Who doesn’t love queso! It’s is even more awesome in the IP! Love it!

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