Description
This Loaded Cowboy Queso Dip is a creamy, hearty Tex-Mex cheese dip loaded with ground beef, sausage, beans, corn, and spicy jalapeños. Perfect for crockpot or stovetop, it’s a crowd-pleaser for game day and parties.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or spicy breakfast sausage
- 8 oz chorizo sausage (optional)
- 1 cup pale ale or broth (optional)
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed (or 12 oz shredded Mexican blend for no Velveeta)
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4–8 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)
- 2 cans (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
1. Brown ground beef, sausage, and chorizo in a skillet; drain fat.
2. Add cooked meat and all cheeses, tomatoes, beans, corn, onion, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and seasonings to a crockpot.
3. Pour in pale ale or broth if using; stir to combine.
4. Cook on LOW heat for 2–3 hours, stirring halfway through until cheese is melted and dip is creamy.
5. Alternatively, melt all ingredients together on stovetop over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
6. Garnish with extra cilantro, jalapeño slices, or avocado before serving.
7. Serve warm with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or crusty bread.
Notes
No Velveeta? Use evaporated milk and shredded Mexican cheeses for creamy queso without processed cheese.
Make ahead and reheat gently, adding a splash of milk to restore creaminess if needed.
Adjust spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños and cayenne.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Crockpot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg