Zesty Queso Dip

Makes (homes):

26 Portions
3 1/2 qt. slow cooker

Makes (centers):

53 Portions
6 qt. slow cooker

Ingredients (homes):

1 pound Ground Beef or Ground Turkey, lean
1/2 cup Onion
2 TBSP. Taco Seasoning
32 oz. Cheese Spread, Pasteurized Processed, cut into cubes
2 (10 oz.) can Diced Tomatoes with Diced Green Chilies, mild (ex: Ro-Tel)

Ingredients (centers):

2 pound Ground Beef or Ground Turkey, lean
1 cup Onion
1/4 cup Taco Seasoning
64 oz. Cheese Spread, Pasteurized Processed, cut into cubes
4 (10 oz.) can Diced Tomatoes with Diced Green Chilies, mild (ex: Ro-Tel)

Directions:

Brown meat and onion. Drain.
Place meat mixture in crock pot(s). Add taco seasoning, cheese cubes, and diced tomatoes.
Set crock pot to low. Stir after 1 hour to blend together. Cook until cheese is completely melted (about 2 hours total for a 3 1/2 qt. slow cooker)
Serve with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers or whole grain tortilla chips for a complete snack.

Serve:

1 Portion = 1 oz. meat/meat alt. at snack.
Serve with 1 oz. tortilla OR 3/4 cup vegetable for a complete snack for ages 6-12
Serve with 1/2 oz. tortilla chips or 1/2 cup vegetables for a complete snack for ages 1-5.

Rating: 4.0 (1 ratings)

Meal:

Snack

CACFP Credit:

Meat & Meat Alternate

Record on your menu as:

Cheese Dip (Meat and Meat Alternate Food List # 81)

Source:

Adapted from: DCR Newsletter, January 2019.