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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Cut 1 (16-ounce) box Velveeta cheese into cubes.
- 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.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
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Notes
- Updated on August 31, 2020
- Originally Posted on November 29, 2012
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.