5 from 3 votes
Cowboy Queso
This recipe for Cowboy Queso is different from your average cheese dip. It has tasty mix-ins like sausage and beans. Make this creamy Velveeta queso for your next party, and it will surely please even the pickiest eaters!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
24
servings
Calories:
298 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 32 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
- 2 cups taco blend cheese shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- 2 oz ROTEL canned
- 1 oz corn drained, canned
- 1 oz black beans drained, canned
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Cook your sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until the sausage is cooked through. Drain grease from the sausage.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the Velveeta, taco cheese, and cream cheese to the skillet and cook until the cheese is melted.
- Stir in the corn, Rotel, beans, onion, and lime juice. Cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is warmed through.
- Mix in the cilantro and serve.
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Notes
- What do you serve with this queso?
- You can serve this queso with tortilla chips, corn chips, and cut-up vegetables like celery, carrots, and broccoli. This dip is also a great sauce for tacos, burritos, or grilled chicken.
- What type of Velveeta do I use?
- You will use the classic Velveeta for this recipe, but feel free to experiment with different types.
- Can this be made up ahead of time?
- Yes, this queso is great made up ahead of time. You can warm it in your microwave, on the stovetop, or in your crockpot.
- Can this be made in your crockpot?
- You must cook the sausage on the stovetop, transfer it into your crockpot, and add all the ingredients besides the cilantro. Please set it to low for 3 hours, stirring now and then. Stir in the cilantro when you are going to serve the dip.
Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
931mg
(39%)
Potassium
288mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
593IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
301mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 931mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 593IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 301mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.