5 from 18 votes
Velveeta Skillet Queso Recipe
The Velveeta Skillet Queso melts together sausage, jalapeño, canned tomatoes with chiles, and a blend of Velveeta, pepper jack, and cream cheese with Guinness beer for a creamy, spicy cheese dip. Fresh cilantro and avocado slices add brightness and texture, making an ideal accompaniment to chips or vegetables.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
216 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% 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.