Chili's Copycat Skillet Queso

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Chili's Copycat Skillet Queso

This Chili's Copycat Skillet Queso combines smooth Velveeta cheese that melts magically with flavorful chili and Mexican spices in a skillet to pure queso perfection, hands down one of the best copycat recipes EVER!  A super easy appetizer that will disappear faster than it took to make it. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 (16-ounce) box Velveeta cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chili with no beans
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • tortilla chips for serving
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Instructions

  1. Cut 1 (16-ounce) box Velveeta cheese into cubes.
  2. Add the cubed Velveeta, 1 cup milk, 2 teaspoons paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 (15-ounce) can chili with no beans, 4 teaspoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and ½ teaspoon cumin to a medium skillet and heat over medium heat. Stir frequently until the Velveeta has completely melted.
  3. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Updated on August 31, 2020
  • Originally Posted on November 29, 2012

Nutrition Information

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Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 1146mg (48%) Potassium 378mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1204IU (24%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 385mg (39%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 1146mg 48%
Potassium 378mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1204IU 24%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 385mg 39%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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