Chile Con Queso Recipe

Chile Con Queso Recipe

This Chile con Queso is our personal favorite cheese dip recipe after living in Texas for over 10 years! It's easy to make in one skillet and is always a crowd-pleasing recipe. Trust us when we say, there will be no leftovers.

Ingredients

  • lean ground beef

    chorizo or ground breakfast sausage

    ½ lb
  • chili powder or taco seasoning
    1 tsp
  • finely diced red onion
    ½ c
  • minced garlic cloves
    2
  • can green chiles

    undrained

    4 oz
  • seeded and finely diced jalapeno
    1
  • can rotel

    green chiles, tomatoes, and onions

    10 oz
  • evaporated milk
    1 c
  • american cheese
    6 oz
  • pepper jack cheese
    12 oz
  • garnish options: chopped fresh cilantro

    sliced jalapeño, guacamole, and/or hot sauce

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble preferred meat until browned and cooked through. Transfer the meat to a paper towel-lined plate. Blot to remove any excess grease. Set aside.

  2. 2

    To the same skillet, pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the grease or add a neutral oil if needed. Over medium heat, add red onion and garlic. Cook 2 minutes or until softened and translucent.

  3. 3

    Stir in green chiles, jalapeño, and Rotel. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

  4. 4

    Pour in evaporated milk and American cheese. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

  5. 5

    Mix in 2 cups of the Pepper Jack cheese and cook for another minute until it’s melted.

  6. 6

    Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the remaining Pepper Jack cheese on top. Place the skillet under the broiler for about 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and bubbly. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.

  7. 7

    Once done, garnish as desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Chile Con Queso Recipe

Chile Con Queso Recipe

25 min

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About this Recipe

Craving a taste of authentic Texas-style queso that will make you feel like you're at your favorite Tex-Mex spot? This Chile con Queso recipe delivers that creamy, spicy, irresistible dip in one skillet, perfect for any gathering, and promises no leftovers.

What sets this Chile con Queso apart is its incredible depth of flavor, built right in one skillet. The foundation starts with your choice of savory lean ground beef, rich chorizo, or seasoned ground breakfast sausage, browned to perfection. Aromatic red onion and garlic are sautéed before a dynamic duo of canned green chiles and Rotel (tomatoes and chiles) are stirred in. Finally, the magic happens as creamy American cheese and zesty Pepper Jack melt into a luxuriously smooth dip, stabilized by evaporated milk, that’s far superior to any store-bought version.

Get ready for a rich, velvety dip with just the right amount of kick. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of savory seasoned meat, tender onions, and a gentle warmth from the chiles. The texture is wonderfully smooth and thick enough to cling perfectly to your favorite chip, creating that satisfying, gooey bite everyone loves. This is the kind of party food that disappears faster than you can make it, a true crowd-pleaser that encapsulates the spirit of Texas entertaining.

This versatile cheese dip allows for easy customization to suit your preference. Start with lean ground beef for a classic flavor, or explore the richness of chorizo or the savory notes of ground breakfast sausage. Control the heat by choosing your desired Rotel heat level and by adjusting the amount of fresh seeded and finely diced jalapeño. Don't forget the garnishes like fresh cilantro, extra sliced jalapeño, a dollop of guacamole, or a dash of your favorite hot sauce to elevate the experience.

Perfect as a party appetizer or a delightful finger food for any gathering, this Chile con Queso is designed to be the star of the show. Serve it warm with sturdy tortilla chips, and watch it become the ultimate crowd-pleaser that guarantees no leftovers.

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