Copycat Pappasito's Queso

Bring the bold, cheesy flavors of your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant straight to your kitchen with this irresistible Copycat Pappasito's Queso recipe! Made with a luscious blend of Velveeta and Pepper Jack cheeses, this creamy dip is elevated with the vibrant zest of fresh jalapeños, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a hint of lime juice for a bright finish. Sautéed onions and a medley of spices, including cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, add depth and a gentle kick, perfectly balancing the rich, gooey texture. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this queso is a crowd-pleasing favorite for game day, parties, or a casual appetizer. Serve it warm with crunchy tortilla chips or drizzle it over tacos and nachos for the ultimate Tex-Mex experience! Keywords: Copycat Pappasito's Queso, homemade queso dip, Tex-Mex cheese dip, Velveeta queso recipe, spicy cheese dip.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 oz Velveeta cheese
• 2 cups Pepper Jack cheese
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 10 oz Diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
• 1 Yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 Fresh jalapeño, finely diced
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Chili powder
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice

Directions

Step 1

Dice the Velveeta cheese and shred the Pepper Jack cheese. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and fresh jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the liquid) and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and add the Velveeta cheese cubes and milk. Stir frequently to help the cheese melt evenly.

Step 5

Once the Velveeta is almost fully melted, add the shredded Pepper Jack cheese and continue stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Stir in the cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Adjust seasonings to taste if necessary.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Transfer the queso to a serving bowl and serve warm with tortilla chips, or as a dip for tacos and nachos. To keep the queso warm during serving, use a small slow cooker or fondue pot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1372.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2577.2

Total Fat 194.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 657.4mg	0%
Sodium 9561.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 55.9g
Protein 149.8g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 4446.7mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1065.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.0%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 12.7%