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Tortilla chip being dipped in Tex-Mex Queso from a dark bowl surrounded by tortilla chips on a dark surface
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Tex-Mex Queso

Tex-Mex restaurants know the best way to make delicious queso. Make your own at home with 6 ingredients and about thirty minutes.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword American cheese, cheddar cheese, cheese, chili, chili con queso, queso, queso dip, texmex
Dietary Needs Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Meat Beef
Cooking Method One-Pan Meals
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 330kcal
Author Stephanie Lynch

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 oz white American cheese sliced
  • 8 oz mild cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz chunky mild salsa
  • 15 oz chili canned
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 1 tsp chili powder adjust to taste
  • Tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Cube both of the cheeses
  • Melt both kinds of cheese over low heat, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan often to prevent the melted cheese from sticking and burning
  • Add all of the other ingredients
  • Stir constantly for about 10 minutes until heated through and combined
  • Serve with your favorite warm tortilla chips

Notes

Nutrition facts does not include tortilla chips

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1069mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1370IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 670mg | Iron: 1mg