Queso Dip is a warm, cheesy dip that is loaded with seasoned ground beef and sausage, cream cheese, Velveeta cheese, tomatoes, beans, and creamy soups, all blended and cooked in a large skillet. Try my White Bean Chili Cheese Dip for another cheesy dip, but with chicken.

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Queso Dip

Queso Dip is a classic dip that is perfect for game day, parties, gatherings, and pot lucks. It’s a cheesy and hearty dip that is usually the first to be eaten over other dips and appetizers. Having both ground beef and ground sausage makes it a hearty dip that is perfect on tortilla chips. I could actually just eat a spoonful of it without any chips. I also have an Easy Queso Recipe you may want to try.

Spoon Picking Up Steaming Queso Dip from Red Skillet

Ingredients & Substitutions

This is a skillet dip that is made on the stovetop, but I will let you know how you could make this in a slow cooker as well.

Meat: I used both ground beef and ground sausage in this dip. However, you could certainly use all of one or the other. Ground turkey would also be a delicious substitute.

Onion powder: Make your own homemade onion powder for this recipe!

Velveeta cheese: Velveeta cheese is processed cheese, but it keeps its smooth consistency when melted, which is perfect for this creamy, cheesy dip.

Soups: I added cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese soup, and tomato soup to the dip.

Optional Garnish:

  • Parsley
  • Jalapeno peppers
  • Tomatoes

Before serving, I recommend squeezing a splash of freshly-squeezed lime juice over the dip for a little extra pizzazz! 

Side by Side Process Shots fo the Ingredients for Skillet Queso Dip Recipe

Can I Make This Dip Ahead of Time?

Sure! If you want to make it ahead of time, just store it in a covered container in the refrigerator and heat it up the next day, either in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in a crockpot on the warm or low setting (checking and stirring frequently).  

Skillet Queso Dip Recipe Side View with Garnishes

How to Make Queso Dip in a Slow Cooker

It’s easy to make this dip in a slow cooker. First, brown and drain the ground beef and ground sausage. Next, season the beef and sausage with the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt.

Then, add the browned and seasoned meat and all the other ingredients that go into the dip into your slow cooker. Finally, cook on low for 1-2 hours. Change the setting to warm, making sure to stir it once in a while if you are not serving it right away. I also have a Slow Cooker Taco Dip you might enjoy!

Chunky Skillet Queso Dip Recipe with Hand Holding a Chip with Dip on it

More Dip Recipes

5 from 2 votes

Queso Dip

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Queso Dip is a warm, cheesy dip that is loaded with seasoned ground beef and sausage, cream cheese, Velveeta cheese, tomatoes, beans, and creamy soups, all blended and cooked in a large skillet.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 block (32 ounces) Velveeta cheese
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) tomato soup
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, drained
  • fresh parsley, for garnish
  • jalapeno peppers, for garnish
  • tomatoes, for garnish
  • tortilla chips, for dipping

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef and ground sausage over medium heat until browned (no pink remaining).
  • Drain the meat, and then season it with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt.
  • Decrease the heat to medium-low.
  • Add the Velveeta, cream cheese, cheddar cheese soup, cream of chicken soup, tomato soup, diced tomatoes, and chili beans to the skillet with the seasoned beef.
  • Cook on medium-low for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish with parsley, jalapenos, and tomatoes.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips.

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  1. 5 stars
    This is an amazing dip that everyone loves! Making it for our Christmas Eve gathering. Thank you! We use only grass fed ground beef, no sausage and it’s wonderful.

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