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Cowboy Queso

Loaded skillet queso with browned sausage, Rotel tomatoes, and plenty of melty cheese—game-day dip that disappears fast.

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Cowboy Queso

Yield10
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min

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Method

4 steps

  1. 1

    In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage 6–8 minutes, breaking it up, until no pink remains. Drain excess grease if the pan is swimming.

  2. 2

    Add onion and jalapeño; cook 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Stir in Rotel and black beans. Lower heat to medium-low. Add Velveeta and cream cheese; stir until mostly melted, 3–5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Fold in shredded Jack. Loosen with a splash of milk if it looks too thick. Taste—you may not need salt. Serve hot with chips.

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