Delicious Dip Recipes Made in the Slow Cooker (2024)

FAQs

What to pair with spinach dip? ›

You can serve Spinach Dip with crudité, pita chips, homemade tortilla chips (my personal favorite) or any type of crackers.

This small slow cooker has a 2-quart capacity that feeds 2+ people and is perfect for making small meals or dips. Use the manual warm setting to keep food warm while you are serving, or for heating up leftovers.

“Small slow cookers such as the 1 to 1.5-quart models are a great option for those cooking meals for one,” says Grainer. “Whether you're entertaining at home or bringing food to share, small slow cookers are easy to transport and will keep dips, appetizers, sides, and sauces warm.”

If you want the smoothness of melted processed cheese, but not the extra trouble of making your own, you can use processed cheese in other flavors such as Swiss, sharp cheddar, extra sharp cheddar, and pepper jack. (Just to name a few.)

White American will give you the best and smoothest texture. I would use 75% of that and 25% another well-melting cheese like Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack or young Gouda cheese. Avoid mozzarella as it's too stringy and aged sharp cheeses as they don't melt as smoothly.

BAD COMBO #2: Spinach and Dairy Products

If you're on a vegetarian diet or are a menopausal woman or just want to make sure you're absorbing calcium well, you'll want to avoid mixing dairy with oxalate-dense foods like spinach, beets, collards, leeks and parsley.

Dips are great because they go with so many foods, from crunchy chips, or fries and onion rings, to healthy snacks like carrot sticks or cut pepper slices!

Tips for Choosing the Right Slow Cooker

Those in the 1- to 1.5-quart category are great when cooking for one or making dips, while 2.5 quarts and larger is best for cooking for two to three or those who prefer leftovers.

What is the difference between a slow cooker and a crockpot? ›

They are essentially two terms for the same thing. Crock Pot is just a trademarked name for a certain brand of slow cooker that uses a crockery insert as a cooking vessel. Agree with most of the answers. “Crock Pot” is a brand name, and the brand name of the first popular slow cooker.

The 6- or 7-quart models are among the most popular, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're the best choice for everyone. (By the way, here's our favorite slow cooker brand.) Find yourself among the descriptions below to learn which slow cooker we'd recommend for you.

Cookworks 1.5l compact slow cooker

Another Cookworks model, this slow cooker is the perfect size when making dinner for just one or two people. It's compact and will fit into any kitchen, so don't worry if you're tight on counter space, as you'll hardly notice it's there.

The small slow cooker has a 2-quart capacity that feeds 2+ people and is perfect for making small meals or dips. Use the manual warm setting to keep food warm while you are serving, or for heating up leftovers.

Another popular cheese and great Velveeta substitute is cheddar cheese. Whether you're using sharp cheddar cheese, mild, or any other type, cheddar is a good replacement for regular Velveeta. You'll also find that shredded cheddar cheese is a wonderful replacement for shredded Velveeta.

The basic ingredients of Rotel dip are Rotel tomatoes, meat, and cheese. The types of meat and cheeses used can vary, but you would normally find ground beef and Velveeta cheese in easy recipes. What are the different kinds of Rotel? Rotel tomatoes are diced canned tomatoes with green chilies.

A variety of chili pepper known as a “green chile” is frequently used in Mexican and Southwestern dishes. You can use the peppers fresh, tinned, or frozen. Green chiles, one of the best substitutes for Rotel, have a sweet, tangy flavor and a mild to medium heat level.