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best cowboy queso

Cowboy Queso is the ultimate party dip—loaded with ground beef, spicy sausage, melty cheese, and a bold blend of tomatoes, green chiles, and smoky spices. It’s rich, hearty, and totally irresistible, making it the star of any game day, cookout, or gathering. Served hot with tortilla chips or crusty bread, this queso dip is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that disappears fast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: dinner
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground spicy sausage
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles), undrained
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small jalapeño diced (optional)
  • 16 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped cilantro diced tomatoes, or green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and sausage until fully browned. Break up the meat as it cooks and drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Stir in Rotel, black beans, diced jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let everything cook together for 2–3 minutes to blend the flavors.
  3. Reduce heat to low and stir in Velveeta cubes, pepper jack cheese, and milk. Stir frequently until all the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth and creamy.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl or keep warm in a slow cooker on the warm setting. Garnish with cilantro, diced tomatoes, or green onions if desired. Serve with tortilla chips or crusty bread.

Notes

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat: Warm on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring frequently. Add a splash of milk if needed.
Freezing: Not recommended—dairy-based dips can separate when thawed.