Tex Mex Chili con Queso

This Tex Mex Chili con Queso is basically happiness in a bowl. Creamy Velveeta, tangy cream cheese, and a load of fresh veggies (tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and plenty of jalapeños) come together in the cheesiest, most addictive dip. Don’t let the name fool you — no chili peppers here, just jalapeños doing all the work. Around here, it’s the official gameday snack request of my husband and brother-in-law.

Why You’ll Love It

• Crowd Favorite: Nobody says no to hot, cheesy dip.
• Gameday Ready: Quick to make, easy to serve, and keeps warm in a crockpot.
• Custom Heat: Add as many (or as few) jalapeños as you like.
• Fresh Flavor Boost: Tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions take this beyond your average queso.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Velveeta Mexican cheese
• 12 oz cream cheese
• 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1 bunch green onion tops, chopped
• 3–4 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
• 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Melt Velveeta and cream cheese together in a large skillet on medium low heat.
2. Stir in tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, and cracked black pepper.
3. Serve warm — preferably in a crockpot (on low or warm) so it stays melty and delicious all game long.

Pro Tips

• Adjust the Heat: Keep it mild with 2 jalapeños, or spice things up with 6+.
• Make Ahead: Queso reheats beautifully — just pop it back in the microwave or crockpot.
• Add a Twist: Stir in cooked chorizo, seasoned ground beef, or even black beans for extra heartiness.
• No Crockpot? Serve in a cast-iron skillet to keep the heat longer.

Pairing Suggestions

• With Chips: Tortilla chips, obviously — or you could try pita chips or toasted bread.
• With Veggies: Bell pepper strips, celery, or carrots if you want to lighten it up.
• With Drinks: Cold beer, a classic margarita, or even a sparkling water with lime.

Favorite Tools Used

• Crockpot: Keeps queso perfectly warm during the whole game.
• Sharp Knife: Essential for all that veggie chopping.
• Garlic Press: Speeds up prep if you’re mincing a lot.
• Mixing Spoon: A sturdy one to stir that thick, cheesy dip.

Final Thoughts

This Tex Mex Chili con Queso has been our gameday tradition for years — easy, cheesy, and always gone by halftime (if it even lasts that long). With fresh ingredients and customizable spice, it’s the kind of dip people will beg you to bring to every party. Serve it once, and don’t be surprised if you’re forever known as “the queso person.”

Now, who’s ready for kickoff? 🏈

Tex Mex Chili con Queso

Tex Mex Chili con Queso is a creamy blend of Velveeta, cream cheese, fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro. Funny enough, there aren’t any chili peppers in the mix — just plenty of jalapeños for a kick! This cheesy, crowd-pleasing dip is the ultimate gameday snack and stays perfectly melty in a crockpot.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 Servings

Calories 206 kcal

Equipment

• Crockpot
• Chef Knife
• Garlic Press
• Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb Velveeta Mexican cheese
• 12 oz cream cheese
• 3 fresh tomatoes chopped
• 1 bunch green onion tops chopped (to taste)
• 3 –4 jalapeños seeded and chopped (to taste)
• 3 fresh garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro chopped (to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Melt Velveeta and cream cheese together (microwave or stovetop both work).
• Stir in tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, and cracked black pepper.
• Serve warm — preferably in a crockpot so it stays melty and delicious all game long.

Notes

Pro Tips

• Adjust the Heat: Keep it mild with 2 jalapeños, or spice things up with 6+.
• Make Ahead: Queso reheats beautifully — just pop it back in the microwave or crockpot.
• Add a Twist: Stir in cooked chorizo, seasoned ground beef, or even black beans for extra heartiness.
• No Crockpot? Serve in a cast-iron skillet to keep the heat longer.

 

Pairing Suggestions

• With Chips: Tortilla chips, obviously — but try pita chips or plantain chips for a fun twist.
• With Veggies: Bell pepper strips, celery, or carrots if you want to lighten it up.
• With Drinks: Cold beer, a classic margarita, or even a sparkling water with lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 12 ServingsCalories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 693mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1132IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 265mgIron: 0.4mg

Keyword appetizer, Cheese dip, game day, snack

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