The best Chili's queso recipe
This Chili's queso recipe is the original one you are used to getting at the restaurant chain. It i creamy, perfectly spiced, and will be a great addition to your next party or get-together!
Ingredients
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
- 15 oz Can beanless chili I like the Hormel brand
- 1 cup half and half or whole milk
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoon paprika use smoked paprika if you prefer
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or less for a less spicy dip
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, mix the cubed Velveeta cheese, canned beanless chili, half and half, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, lime juice16 oz Velveeta cheese, 15 oz Can beanless chili, 1 cup half and half, 1 & 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 & 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- Warm the mixture over medium-low heat on the stovetop, stirring often, until the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth. Alternatively, microwave in short intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Transfer the melted queso to a serving bowl and serve with salsa and tortilla chips.Tortilla chips
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 1455mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1019IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 377mgIron: 1mg
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