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February 12, 2020 Appetizer

Crockpot Queso Dip

This slow cooker cheese dip is unbelievably creamy and highly addictive, and is super simple to throw together for get-togethers or just snacking!

chip being dipped into a bowl of white queso

Why This Queso is So Good

  • Our version of queso is thick, flavorful, and is perfect for scooping with chips, veggies, or even bacon chips.
  • Unlike some other cheese dips, this recipe uses real cheese and cream cheese.
  • This queso is so easy to put together — just throw a few ingredients in the Crockpot, and let it cook until it’s reached melty, cheesy perfection.

How To Make This Crockpot Queso Dip

  1. Cut the monterey jack cheese and the cream cheese into cubes. Add both to the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk and cornstarch. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker.
  3. Add the chiles, garlic powder, salt, and jalapeños to the slow cooker. For a milder queso, leave out the jalapeños’ juice.
  4. Cook on low in the slow cooker for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. You want to make sure to check your queso fairly frequently and make sure not to cook it longer than 2 hours, as the cheese will burn and ruin your dip!
  • Jalapenos and cubes of cheese in a Crockpot
  • Melted Crockpot queso dip

Top Tips for Making This Recipe

  • Be sure to watch your slow cooker! This dip can burn easily (we learned from personal experience), so check your queso and stir fairly frequently!
  • Use the juice from a jar of jalapeños to kick up the spiciness a notch. You can add as much or as little heat as you’d like!
  • We love our cheesy Crockpot queso dip with real dairy, but you can swap out the cheese and evaporated milk for plant-based substitutes to fit a vegan diet. Try it and let us know what you think!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Bowl of Crockpot queso dip

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We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

chip being dipped into a bowl of white queso
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Crockpot Queso Dip

A creamy and delicious cheese dip made with real ingredients in a slow cooker.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cheese, queso, slowcooker recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound monterey jack cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk 1 can
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces green chiles 1 can
  • 4 ounces jalapeños 1 can, including juice

Instructions

  • Cut monterey jack cheese and cream cheese into cubes and add both to the slow cooker.
  • Whisk together evaporated milk and cornstarch in a bowl. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Add the chiles, garlic powder, salt, and jalapeños to the slow cooker. Add the jalapenos' juice for a spicier taste.
  • Cook on low in slow cooker for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Check fairly frequently and do not leave cooking longer as cheese may burn.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 779mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1071IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 563mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 8g

November 5, 2019 Desserts

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

These gluten-free Cranberry Cookies are so divine, chewy, delicious, and filled with amazing flavors! Cookies are a great way to entertain guests (or yourself!). We think cranberries and cinnamon make the best combination, especially for the holidays!

Close up of Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies on white plate.

Why These Cookies Are So Amazing!

  • These cookies are gluten-free!
  • Easy to make!
  • The fact that cranberries and cinnamon are a combination together in this recipe? Yes.
  • Family friendly!

How to Make Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies – Step by Step

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit or 190 degrees Celsius.
  2. Soak cranberries in hot water for about 10 minutes until cranberries are soft.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the dry ingredients such as oats, GF flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, beat brown sugar and butter together until smooth. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Combine two mixtures.
  5. Fold in the dry oat mixture into the batter until all ingredients are combined. Stir in the drained cranberries.
  6. Line baking sheet (or more) with parchment paper. Dish out 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of cookie dough onto baking sheet. Press down to flatten the cookie dough so cookies will bake evenly.
  7. If preferred, add additional cranberries to the tops of the smashed cookies. Bake the cookies for 8 minutes or until lightly brown in color. When finished, transfer cookies to a cooling rack.
Step by step photos of Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies.

Are these cookies healthy?

We definitely prefer these cookies over other recipes simple due to the fact it is gluten free. This recipe is great for you if you intend to stay away from gluten!

Can I use regular flour in the cookies?

Yes, regular all purpose flour will still work for these cookies. However, we definitely recommend using GF flour!

How can I store these cookies?

Store these cookies in an airtight container for a couple days on counter, then transfer to refrigerator. Enjoy until there are no more. 🙂

Top Tips to Make Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

  • Make sure your butter is cold.
  • Definitely soak the cranberries so they will be a bit more tender and flavorful.
  • Be careful not to over cook in the oven! We think these cookies are the best if removed while they have a light golden bottom.
  • You can freeze this cookie dough. Just dish out the individual portions of cookie dough and transfer to baking sheet to freeze. When ready to bake, cookies will need an additional minute or two in the oven.

Be sure to check out these other tasty cookie recipes!

  • Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Paleo Gluten-Free Crinkle Cookies (Peppermint Chocolate)
  • Paleo Cookies with Frosting (Lofthouse Style)
Photo of oatmeal cranberry cookies and milk

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

I would love to hear if you have tried this Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie recipe – do leave me a star rating and comment down below!

Be sure to share your photos of your creations on Instagram too!

Print Recipe

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

These Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies are gluten free, chewy, and filled with cinnamon, cranberries, and everything delicious! Cookies are perfect for the holidays or anytime of the year, and we love how easy this recipe is!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Total Time23 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, cookies, cranberries, dessert, easy recipe, fall, gluten-free, holidays, winter
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 2973kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cranberries dried
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all purpose flour gluten free
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups oats
  • 1/2 cup butter cold
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, soak the cranberries in hot water for 10 minutes or until cranberries are soft. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit or 190 degrees Celsius.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the dry ingredients such as oats, GF flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a medium mixing bowl, beat brown sugar and butter together until smooth.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Combine two mixtures. Fold in the dry oat mixture into the batter until all ingredients are combined. Stir in the drained cranberries.
  • Line baking sheet (or more) with parchment paper. Dish out 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of cookie dough onto baking sheet. Press down to flatten the cookie dough so cookies will bake evenly.
  • If preferred, add additional cranberries to the tops of the smashed cookies. Bake the cookies for 8 minutes or until lightly brown in color. When finished, transfer cookies to a cooling rack.

Notes

If you want a crispier cookie, then bake longer for an additional 3 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 2973kcal | Carbohydrates: 456g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 109g | Saturated Fat: 61g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 3130mg | Potassium: 1688mg | Fiber: 34g | Sugar: 179g | Vitamin A: 2896IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 487mg | Iron: 17mg | Net Carbs: 422g

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