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Cowboy Queso Recipe

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Cowboy Queso is a rich and flavorful cheesy dip featuring a hearty blend of ground pork sausage, Velveeta, cream cheese, taco cheese, Rotel tomatoes, corn, black beans, and fresh lime juice. This Southwestern-inspired dip is perfect for parties or casual gatherings, served warm with tortilla chips or Fritos for dipping. The combination of melty cheeses and zesty ingredients makes it a crowd-pleaser with a satisfying, creamy texture and a hint of spice.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage

Cheeses

  • 32 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 bag (8 oz) shredded taco cheese blend
  • 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed

Other Ingredients

  • 2 cans (10 oz each) Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Tortilla chips or corn chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the sausage: In a large skillet pan, such as a cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat, cook and crumble 1 pound of ground pork sausage until no longer pink. Drain excess grease from the pan to avoid a greasy dip.
  2. Melt the cheeses: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the 32 ounces of cubed Velveeta, 8 ounces of shredded taco cheese blend, and 8 ounces of cubed cream cheese to the skillet. Cook and stir until all the cheeses have melted completely and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Add vegetables and seasonings: Stir in the 2 cans of Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), 1 can of drained corn, 1 can of drained and rinsed black beans, 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, and the juice of 1 lime. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until everything is well combined and warmed through.
  4. Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro. Serve the cowboy queso dip warm directly from the skillet or transfer it to a serving dish. Accompany with tortilla chips or Fritos scoops for dipping. To keep warm for a party, transfer to a slow cooker set on WARM. Optional garnishes include chopped tomatoes, green onion, or sliced jalapeños for extra flavor and color.

Notes

  • If you prefer a milder dip, use mild Rotel or drain the liquid from Rotel before adding.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground pork sausage with plant-based sausage or omit it.
  • To keep the dip warm during gatherings, use a slow cooker on the WARM setting.
  • Add extra jalapeños or hot sauce if you like your queso spicier.
  • Serve immediately for best creamy texture; cheese will thicken as it cools.
  • Use fresh lime juice for best flavor rather than bottled lime juice.

Keywords: Cowboy Queso, Cheese Dip, Sausage Queso, Party Dip, Tex-Mex Dip, Velveeta Dip, Appetizer, Snack

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