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A close-up of a cast iron skillet filled with melted cheese dip. In the background, there is a paper-lined basket containing dark-colored tortilla chips.

Chili’s Copycat Skillet Queso Recipe

4.88 from 8 votes
If you liked our Chili's Copycat Salsa Recipe, then you will love this Chili’s Copycat Skillet Queso! It is so good!
Serving8 Servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) box Velveeta Cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili, (No Beans)
  • 4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (14 ounce) bag tortilla chips, optional

Equipment

Instructions

  • Cut the Velveeta cheese into cubes.
  • Combine the cheese with the remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir frequently until cheese melts.
  • Enjoy with tortilla chips or bread.

Notes

Ideas of what you can dip in this queso:
  • Vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, celery, sweet peppers, olives, etc.).
  • Spread it over burritos, enchiladas, nachos, quesadillas, etc.
  • Bread sticks
  • Pita Bread
  • Doritos (one of the worlds best combinations).
(Recipe from Everything in Moderation)

Nutrition

Calories: 170 kcal · Carbohydrates: 14 g · Protein: 13 g · Fat: 7 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 27 mg · Sodium: 934 mg · Potassium: 436 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 9 g · Vitamin A: 1502 IU · Vitamin C: 79 mg · Calcium: 372 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Cuisine: Mexican
Cost: $5
Author: Steph Loaiza
Course: Appetizer, Snack