Spinach Con Queso

Got this one from the Moose.  It is really good, but kind of makes a mess in the crockpot.  Oh well.  It is worth it.

Things you need:
Crockpot--> try and get one that is the right size.  If you are making a normal batch of this you can usually put it in a larger dip style size.  If you are making a larger batch, basically double everything for enough for 10-15 people, then use a crockpot that is round rather than oval.  The oval ones have too much surface space on the bottom and it burns everything.

Pepper Jack Velveeta. --> Yeah this stuff is a little expensive, but it is the only thing that I have found that melts right.  This is not available in all stores... so you have to try and find it.

Ingredients:

2 Boxes of PepperJack Velveeta--I think they only come in that small sized box

1/2 White Onion

1 Package of Frozen Spinach-Thawed

Some jalapeno (depends on how spicy you like things)

Jalapeno Juice

3-4 Roma Tomatoes

Sour Cream
Milk 

--Cube up the Velveeta into smaller pieces.  Places these in the Crockpot.

--I usually turn it in on a medium setting.  The stuff takes a little bit of time to melt, but otherwise you have it too high and you get burnt stuff all over the place. 

--Let the "cheese product" melt for a bit.  You can also add just a little bit of milk to help it along.  Stir the cheese every once in a while to make sure it is not burning on the bottom.

--(Several Years Later/ Cheater Code) You can melt the cheese in an oven safe container with some milk and the entire process goes a little faster.  

--When the product is melted, stir in the chopped jalapeno.  I also add some of the juice from the jalapeno jar.  This is where you can add more heat if you want.  More jalapeno juice equals more heat. the consistency you like. 

--You will need to add some milk to your mix to make it the right consistency. How much? it depends on how thick you like your dip. Unfortunately, this is something you will have to play with to get 

--Chop up the Onion.  Again you can use more onion if you like.  I also try to get the onion to a pretty fine chop. Put this in the Crockpot.  

--Take the thawed Spinach and make sure to squeeze out all of the water.  Then put in with the rest of the ingredients. 

You are now at a point where you can just let it sit on low for as long as you want.  You will still have to stir it every now and then, but you can have it sitting waiting for when you are ready for it.  

--Just before you are ready to serve the Queso add in the chopped tomatoes.  Also add in a couple of heaping teaspoons of Sour Cream.  Stir everything together and you are set.  This stuff is really good!