Your New Fave Chili Queso Recipe

Name: Your New Fave Chili Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) package Velveeta cheese (Sharp Cheddar, preferably); 1 (15 ounce) can hormel chili (beans or no beans, doesn't matter); 1 (10 ounce) can rotel (go for the Hot...trust me); 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (or to taste); 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste); 1 teaspoon paprika (or to taste); 1 teaspoon cumin (or to taste); salt and pepper; dried cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (32 ounce) package Velveeta cheese (Sharp Cheddar, preferably)
1 (15 ounce) can hormel chili (beans or no beans, doesn't matter)
1 (10 ounce) can rotel (go for the Hot...trust me)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (or to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1 teaspoon paprika (or to taste)
1 teaspoon cumin (or to taste)
salt and pepper
dried cilantro (optional)

1
Cube the Velveeta and place in microwave safe dish.
2
Microwave until almost melted.
3
Add chili, Rotel, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin.
4
Set crock pot on low and let the whole thing melt and come together.
5
Once hot, cube up cream cheese and add to mixture, stirring to combine.
6
Salt and pepper to taste.
7
I add dried cilantro, but this is optional.
8
If the dip is too thick, thin it out with some milk or water.
9
Serve with Fritos Scoops or tortilla chips.

196

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (32 ounce) package Velveeta cheese (Sharp Cheddar, preferably), 1 (15 ounce) can hormel chili (beans or no beans, doesn't matter), 1 (10 ounce) can rotel (go for the Hot...trust me), 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Your New Fave Chili Queso falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Your New Fave Chili Queso

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