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.
Ingredients
- 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.
- 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
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