Chili's Skillet Queso
Transform your next gathering into a fiesta with Chili's Skillet Queso, a velvety smooth and irresistibly cheesy dip that's perfect for sharing! This copycat recipe recreates the restaurant favorite with ease, combining creamy Velveeta cheese and hearty Hormel chili (no beans) for a rich, savory base. A tantalizing blend of spices—chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic, and onion powder—brings bold flavor to every bite, while a splash of hot sauce adds just the right hint of heat. With just 20 minutes from prep to table, this queso is a quick and crowd-pleasing appetizer, especially when served warm with crispy tortilla chips. Bring the taste of a restaurant classic to your kitchen with this simple yet decadent skillet queso recipe!
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Ingredients
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese
- 15 oz Hormel chili (no beans)
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 bag Tortilla chips
Directions
Step 1
Cut the Velveeta cheese block into small cubes for quicker melting.
Step 2
In a large skillet or saucepan, add the Velveeta cheese cubes and place it over medium heat.
Step 3
Pour in the can of Hormel chili (no beans) and stir to combine it with the cheese as it starts to melt.
Step 4
Add the milk to the skillet to help achieve the ideal creamy consistency. Stir continuously to prevent sticking.
Step 5
Once the cheese has fully melted, mix in the chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well to incorporate the spices.
Step 6
Add the hot sauce to give the queso a slight kick of heat. Adjust the quantity based on your spice preference.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to low and let the queso simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Step 8
Transfer the hot queso to a warm serving dish or cast-iron skillet for presentation.
Step 9
Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1213.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2928.9 |
| Total Fat 203.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 88.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 32.9g | |
| Cholesterol 403.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9591.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 191.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.5g | |
| Protein 122.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2947.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1203.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories