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.
Queso Dip
Queso Dip is a classic dip that is perfect for game day, parties, gatherings, and potlucks. 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.
Ingredients & Substitutions
This is a skillet dip that is made on the stovetop, but you can make it 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. I have a copycat Velveeta recipe you could try!
- 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!
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).
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!
Storing & Reheating Queso Dip
To store, let the queso dip cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring often, or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, adding a splash of milk if it’s too thick. Keep garnishes separate and add them fresh before serving. You can also freeze the dip for up to 2 months and thaw it in the fridge before reheating.
Queso Dip
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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This TikTok Queso recipe was inspired by @lindyfinlay on TikTok.
This looks amazing, BUT I’m surprised that you used a processed cheese like Velveeta! You seem to generally try to use REAL, NATURAL ingredients. I understand the melting quality of the Velveeta, but do you have any alternate real cheese suggestions to the Velveeta?
I actually make my own velveeta! https://iamhomesteader.com/copycat-velveeta-cheese/
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.
I’m making this tomorrow. Can I freeze half of this?
Why cream of chicken????
This quest dip looks amazing…definitely going to try!!