Description
Cowboy Queso brings together spicy ground beef, melted cheeses, and zesty peppers for a crowd-pleasing dip that sparks conversation at any gathering. Grab some tortilla chips and dive into this hearty Southwestern-style treat that’ll have friends asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled sausage
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- ¼ cup diced green onions
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place cream cheese in a saucepan and warm over medium heat (350°F) until completely smooth and liquid.
- Gradually incorporate 1 cup cheddar and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheeses, stirring constantly until each handful melts completely.
- Pour entire 10-oz can of diced tomatoes with green chilies into the cheese mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Add ½ cup pre-cooked crumbled sausage, ensuring your mixture remains at a consistent temperature.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup green onions, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp cumin, and a pinch of salt into the pan.
- Stir all ingredients for 3-4 minutes until everything melds together and reaches a bubbling consistency.
- Transfer queso to a serving dish immediately, keeping it warm so your chips stay perfectly coated with the cheesy goodness.
Notes
- Swap ground sausage with chorizo for extra spice and authentic Tex-Mex flavor.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat cheeses to make the dish lighter and healthier.
- Always serve the queso immediately after cooking to maintain its creamy, smooth texture.
- If the dip thickens while sitting, reheat gently and stir in a splash of milk to restore consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg