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Velvety Queso Dip

Creamy Velvety Queso Dip Recipe with Beef and Cheddar

This creamy Velvety Queso Dip with beef and cheddar is the perfect blend of flavors, sure to impress everyone at your next gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 cup ground beef or sausage can be substituted with black beans for a vegetarian version
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 jalapeño, diced optional
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and dicing the jalapeño if using.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  3. Add ground beef or sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned (8-10 minutes), stirring frequently.
  4. Lower the heat slightly and stir in cubed Velveeta and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until melted and creamy.
  5. Fold in diced tomatoes with green chiles and jalapeños, allowing to simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro, alongside tortilla chips or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 16gFat: 25g

Notes

You can customize this dip with different spices or garnishes. For a vegetarian version, swap meat with black beans. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, reheating gently with a bit of milk to restore creaminess.

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