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Cowboy Queso
Cowboy Queso is loaded with Velveeta, ground beef, corn and simple seasoning. It is the perfect party dip that everyone will love.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 365 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (14.5 ounces)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
- 4 ounces cream cheese diced
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Break up the beef as it cooks and drain off any excess grease.
- Add in the diced onion and sauté for a few minutes until the onions are soft.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies and corn. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Add in cubed Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, pepper jack cheese and milk. Stir constantly until the cheese is fully melted and mixture is smooth.
- If the queso is too thick, add more milk, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the black beans and most of the cilantro (reserve some for topping).
- Serve topped with the remaining cilantro and enjoy!
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Notes
- Cube the Velveeta into small pieces for faster, more even melting.
- The queso will thicken as it cools. Keep it warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, and add milk as needed to maintain desired thinness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1057mg
(44%)
Potassium
557mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
962IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
483mg
(48%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1057mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 962IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 483mg | 48% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.