Description
Cowboy Queso is the ultimate cheese dip that brings comfort and joy to any gathering. This creamy delight combines smooth Velveeta and tangy cream cheese with zesty tomatoes, spicy jalapeños, and savory ground beef, resulting in a flavor explosion that will keep your guests coming back for more. Perfect for game nights, parties, or cozy evenings at home, serve it warm alongside crispy tortilla chips for an unforgettable snack experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles (canned)
- 1 cup jalapeños (fresh or pickled), chopped
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and add Velveeta and cream cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Mix in diced tomatoes and jalapeños; stir to combine.
- Add chili powder and cumin, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Fold in the cooked ground beef or sausage until well combined.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg