Velveeta Skillet Queso Recipe
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Velveeta Skillet Queso Recipe
Description
This queso starts by browning breakfast sausage and sautéing jalapeño for heat. Canned diced tomatoes with chiles (such as Rotel) are added for moisture and flavor. The heat is lowered, and processed cheeses including Velveeta, pepper jack, and cream cheese are melted slowly to ensure smoothness and prevent scorching.
Adding Guinness beer thins the dip slightly while contributing subtle depth. The finished queso is creamy with a balance of spicy and savory notes, complemented by fresh cilantro and sliced avocado served on top. It’s well suited for snacking or parties.
Cooking instructions emphasize medium-low heat and frequent stirring to achieve a smooth, non-burnt cheese sauce. Salsa can be added to customize flavor and spice level according to preference.
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes like Rotel, canned
- 10 ounces chile peppers like Rotel, canned
- 8 ounces processed cheese like Velveeta, American style, cubed
- 0.5 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese (1 block)
- 0.5 cup Guinness beer
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 avocado sliced
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage. If there is a lot of grease, drain the grease.
- Add the jalapeno and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the rotel and stir and heat.
- Turn the stove on low. Add the Velveeta, pepper jack and cream cheese and let them melt. Stir often, and be careful not to let them scorch.
- Add the Guinness beer and stir till combined. If the cheese is too thick, add an additional ¼ cup.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and add some avocado. Serve with your favorite chips or veggies.
Notes
- Cook over medium-low heat and stir continuously to prevent cheese from burning and to create a smooth dip.
- Add salsa as desired to adjust the spice and flavor level of the queso.
- Remove excess grease from sausage after cooking to avoid oily texture in the dip.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 559IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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