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Chili’s Copycat Skillet Queso Recipe

This Chili's Copycat Skillet Queso Recipe is quick, simple, full of flavor and the perfect appetizer. If you are more of a savory person, you will go crazy for this dip.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cheese dip, chili's copycat recipe, Queso Dip, skillet queso
Servings: 8
Calories: 170kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan

Ingredients

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

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).

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 934mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1502IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 1mg