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Overhead shot of Cowboy Queso dip with chips on the side, topped with cilantro.
Callie Brooks

Loaded Cowboy Queso Dip

This Tex-Mex inspired cheese dip combines rich Velveeta cheese with savory ground beef, black beans, corn, and Rotel tomatoes. It's creamy, bold, and perfect for parties or game day spreads.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (do not drain)
  • 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz corn, drained
  • 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 0.5 cup milk (optional, to thin)
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
  • as needed tortilla chips, for serving

Equipment

  • skillet
  • spatula or wooden spoon
  • can opener
  • measuring cup
  • serving bowl or cast iron pan

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground beef or sausage with chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until browned and the onion softens. Drain the grease.
  2. Stir in Rotel tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. Lower heat and add Velveeta cheese cubes. Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and smooth.
  4. If the dip is too thick, slowly stir in milk until the desired consistency is reached.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 2.4mg

Notes

Use spicy sausage instead of ground beef for extra flavor. Add jalapeños or cayenne for heat. Keep warm in a slow cooker and stir in extra cheese or milk for the perfect consistency.

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