Best Tex-Mex Queso Recipe

Name: Best Tex-Mex Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2 lb.) Velveeta cheese; 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup; 1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup; 1 pkg. dry French onion dip mix; 1 can (4-1/2 oz.) can chopped green chilis; 1 can (5 oz.) PET Evaporated Milk; 1 can Rotel Chopped Green Chilis and Tomatoes; 3/4 jar (1 lb. each) favorite picante; hot sauce; 1 lb. lean ground meat; 1 lb. chorizo sausage; Chopped onions (optional); 4 whole Jalapeno peppers, deveined and deseeded, then diced (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (2 lb.) Velveeta cheese
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 pkg. dry French onion dip mix
1 can (4-1/2 oz.) can chopped green chilis
1 can (5 oz.) PET Evaporated Milk
1 can Rotel Chopped Green Chilis and Tomatoes
3/4 jar (1 lb. each) favorite picante
hot sauce
1 lb. lean ground meat
1 lb. chorizo sausage
Chopped onions (optional)
4 whole Jalapeno peppers, deveined and deseeded, then diced (optional)

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["Two Methods: Method 1: Fry lean ground meat and chorizo sausage.", "Cube velveeta in small cubes(helps melt better).", "Add meat and all other ingredients to a crock pot.", "Cook for 1 hour on high, then a minimum of 4 hours on low.", "Cook longer is needed until queso has thick liquid consistency.", "Method 2: Fry hamburger meat and chorizo sausage.", "Add hamburger, chorizo, picante/hot sauce and soups to large pot over medium heat.", "Stir vigorously until soups are mixed in well.", "Add evaporated milk and French onion dip mix.", "Add chopped onions.", "Bring this mix to boil.", "Cube Velveeta while this mix is coming up to a very slow boil.", "When mix is to a slow boil, add cubed velvetta and any other ingredients.", "Reduce heat to low.", "Cook until all of cheese is melted.", "Serve garnished with favorite garnish.", "Refridgerate unused portion and watch out!", "It is even better with each day of ""aging"" it gets."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. (2 lb.) Velveeta cheese, 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup, 1 pkg. dry French onion dip mix, and more.

Yes, Best Tex-Mex Queso falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Best Tex-Mex Queso

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Variations & substitutions

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