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    In the Kitch » Recipes » Appetizers

    Updated: Nov 28, 2024 · Published: Oct 25, 2020 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Red Wine & Cheese Dip (for Mini Slow Cooker)

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    Red wine cheese dip in mini slow cooker on pot holder.
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    Red wine cheese dip in mini slow cooker on pot holder.

    Put your mini slow cooker to use with this delicious red wine and cheese party dip that combines a few of my favorite things: melted cheese with the fresh taste of citrus and a full-bodied red wine. Your guests will enjoy scooping the bubbling cheese dip right from your food warmer or mini crock pot.

    Red wine cheese dip in mini slow cooker with tortilla chips on the side.

    A mini slow cooker isn't just a cute kitchen appliance--it's also the perfect vessel for dips like this red wine dip, my bison cheeseburger party dip, Franks red hot buffalo chicken dip and other hot, appetizer dips.

    Adding booze can really elevate the flavor profile, just like it does in beer cheese dip.

    This little dipper recipe takes about an hour to warm up, so plan accordingly. You can start heating up the dip ahead of time or let it simmer while your guests are still arriving. Either way, you'll be serving up a unique appetizer that keeps everyone happy.

    Check out more of my easy & delicious appetizer recipes here.

    Jump to:
    • Red Wine and Cheese Party Dip Ingredients
    • Recipe Tweaks
    • How to Make Red Wine and Cheese Dip
    • Top Tip
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage & Reheating Tips
    • More Cheesy Appetizers to Try
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    Red Wine and Cheese Party Dip Ingredients

    In this recipe, I've combined soft cream cheese with cheddar cheese, red wine, fresh orange juice and mild spices. The result is a hot, bubbling dip that resembles a pot of fondue.

    This recipe makes 2 cups of cheese sauce but the serving size can easily be adjusted in the recipe card to fit your crock pot, large or small.

    Red wine cheese dip ingredients labeled.
    • cream cheese - softened
    • old cheddar cheese (white) - shredded
    • red wine - cabernet sauvignon works great or pair it with your favorite red wine to bring out the rich flavor in this recipe
    • orange juice - freshly squeezed
    • ground thyme - a go-to herb for cheese but also complements the earthiness of cabernet sauvignon
    • salt - to enhance the flavor

    *Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.

    Recipe Tweaks

    Once you've mastered this recipe, you can try experimenting with different types of cheddar:

    • Try shredding an aged farmhouse cheddar or a block of white Vermont cheese.
    • Gouda is a great melting cheese and pairs well with red wine, so you might want to give that a try.

    How to Make Red Wine and Cheese Dip

    Red wine cheese dip ingredients combined in bowl.

    Step 1. Combine. Combine all dip ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth. Season with salt, to taste.

    Red wine cheese dip ingredients in mini slow cooker.

    Step 2. Transfer. Add the dip to a mini warmer or slow cooker (such as the crock pot little dipper).

    Chef's Note: I know it might not look very appetizing at this point, but once it cooks and the cheese melts, everything will come together beautifully. You'll end up with a hot, creamy, and irresistibly delicious, crockpot cheese dip!

    Hot red wine cheese dip in mini slow cooker.

    Step 3. Heat. Heat until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, about 60 minutes or more.

    Red wine cheese dip in mini slow cooker with fresh thyme.

    Step 4. Serve. Serve with tortilla chips, crispy breadsticks, crusty bread and/or crackers.

    Top Tip

    You can stir the cheese dip occasionally, as it cooks, to help combine the ingredients.

    Serving Suggestions

    Tray of assorted crackers and baguette slices.
    • Offer a selection of dipping materials like crusty bread, crackers, chips, mini breadsticks and more. Your guests will be delighted by the creamy concoction that melts in their mouths with gooey, cheesy deliciousness.
    • Unlike most party dips, which are served cold, dump dip is served hot like a pot of white cheddar nacho cheese sauce. As a result, this dip is much heartier and more filling than traditional party appetizers.
    • Serve this dip as an after-dinner snack while you sip on some bubbly or make it the centerpiece of the meal.
    • Serve it for special occasions such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, the Super Bowl, birthdays etc.

    Storage & Reheating Tips

    • Storage: The dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 to 5 days. I let it cool first and then I cover the mini slow cooker and place it in the fridge.
    • Reheating: It can be reheated in the mini food warmer/slow cooker until hot and bubbling. You might need to whisk in a touch of milk because it tends to thicken the more you heat it.
    Red wine cheese dip in mini slow cooker on pot holder.

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    If you tried this Red Wine and Cheese Dip Recipe (for Mini Slow Cookers) or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. And please share the recipe!

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    Red wine cheese dip in mini slow cooker.

    Red Wine and Cheese Dip (for Mini Slow Cooker)

    Joss Dyckson
    Put your mini slow cooker or food warmer to use with this delicious, red wine and cheese party dip that combines a few of my favorite things: melted cheese with the fresh taste of citrus and a full-bodied red wine.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American, Canadian
    Servings 8 ¼ cup servings
    Calories 199 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 6 ounces cream cheese - ¾ of a brick--softened
    • 8 ounces old white cheddar cheese - shredded--about 2 ½ cups
    • 5 tablespoons red wine - cabernet sauvignon
    • ¼ cup orange juice - freshly squeezed
    • ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
    • salt - to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all dip ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth. Season with salt, to taste.
    • Add the dip to a mini warmer or slow cooker (such as the crock pot little dipper).
    • Heat until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, about 60 minutes or more. You can stir it occasionally to help combine the ingredients.
    • Serve with tortilla chips, crispy breadsticks and/or crackers.

    Equipment

    • Mini slow cooker

    Notes

    • This recipe makes 2 cups of cheese dip but the serving size can easily be adjusted in the recipe card to fit your crock pot, large or small.
    • The dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 to 5 days. I let it cool first and then I cover the mini slow cooker and place it in the fridge.
    • It can be reheated in the mini food warmer/slow cooker until hot and bubbling. You might need to whisk in a touch of milk because it tends to thicken the more you heat it.
    • Note that it will thicken as it cools.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 585IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 228mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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