Crock Pot Nachos
Crock Pot Nachos are loaded with seasoned ground beef, Italian sausage, peppers, onions and Rotel, all simmered together in a rich and creamy queso cheese sauce.
Spoon this hearty slow cooker nacho mixture over tortilla chips or Doritos and pile on your favourite toppings for an easy party snack, game day appetizer or fun family dinner.
Why This Recipe is a Winner!
- Perfect for game day: This is an easy crowd-pleaser for football parties, Super Bowl spreads and tailgating.
- Customizable toppings: Sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, tomatoes and cilantro let everyone build their perfect plate.
- Minimal prep: Just 15 minutes of prep makes this an easy option when you don't want to spend all day in the kitchen.
- More than an appetizer: These loaded nachos are hearty enough to serve as a fun, casual dinner too.
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:
Serves 6 - 8
Ingredients You'll Need
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb sausage meat ( I used mild Italian )
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced green bell peppers
- 10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, not drained
- 23 ounce jar salsa con queso
- 4 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- Tortilla chips or Doritos for serving over
- Optional Toppings
- sour cream
- guacamole
- diced tomatoes
- chopped cilantro
- sliced jalapenos
Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.
Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don't miss out on any important tips and tricks!
Step By Step Instructions
STEP 1:
I dropped ground beef and sausage meat into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
I crumbled and cooked the meat until no pink remained.
STEP 2:
I added salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili powder to the skillet.
I stirred well and continued cooking for a few minutes.
STEP 3:
I spooned the cooked meat mixture into the bottom of my slow cooker.
STEP 4:
I added diced onions, green peppers and a can of Rotel to the slow cooker.
STEP 5:
I also added a jar of salsa con queso and cubes of cream cheese to the pot.
I stirred all of the ingredients together well.
STEP 6:
I placed the lid on the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 1.5 hours.
STEP 7:
After 1.5 hours I removed the lid and stirred the contents well.
STEP 8:
I added shredded cheddar and mozzarella and stirred again.
STEP 9:
I poured some Doritos on to a plate and spooned the nacho mixture on top.
I topped my nachos with sour cream, guacamole, fresh tomatoes, jalapenos and chopped cilantro.
Every bite of these Crock Pot Nachos is loaded with crispy chips, savoury seasoned meat, tender peppers and onions, and rich, creamy queso.
Pile on your favourite toppings and dig into this cheesy, messy, totally irresistible comfort food while it’s hot.
If you are looking for a hearty party snack or fun weeknight dinner, then you need to try these Crock Pot Nachos!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these Crock Pot Nachos spicy?
- Yes. Use hot Italian sausage, spicy Rotel or hot salsa con queso, and add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce for serving.
How should I store leftovers?
- Store the leftover meat and cheese mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Crock Pot Nachos
Crock Pot Nachos are loaded with seasoned ground beef, Italian sausage, peppers, onions and Rotel, all simmered together in a rich and creamy queso cheese sauce.
Spoon this hearty slow cooker nacho mixture over tortilla chips or Doritos and pile on your favourite toppings for an easy party snack, game day appetizer or fun family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb sausage meat ( I used mild Italian )
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced green bell peppers
- 10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, not drained
- 23 ounce jar salsa con queso
- 4 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- Tortilla chips or Doritos for serving over
Optional Toppings
- sour cream
- guacamole
- diced tomatoes
- chopped cilantro
- sliced jalapenos
Instructions
- Drop the ground beef and sausage meat into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Crumble the meat well and cook until no pink remains.
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili powder to the skillet. Stir well and continue cooking for a few minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked meat to the slow cooker.
- Add the diced onions, green peppers, Rotel, salsa con queso and cream cheese cubes to the slow cooker.
- Stir well. Place the lid on the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 1.5 hours.
- Remove the lid from the slow cooker and stir well.
- Add the shredded cheese and stir again.
- Place Doritos or tortilla chips on a plate and spoon the mixture over them.
- Top with sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapenos if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 739Total Fat: 50gSaturated Fat: 21gUnsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 2004mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 3gSugar: 8gProtein: 46g
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