Quick and Easy Chile Con Queso Dip
Get ready to wow your taste buds with this Quick and Easy Chile Con Queso Dip—a creamy, zesty appetizer that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring the perfect blend of velvety melted Velveeta cheese, zippy diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a splash of whole milk, this classic Tex-Mex dip is irresistibly smooth and bursting with flavor. For those who love a bit of heat, optional diced jalapeños add a fiery kick, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro brings a bright, herby finish. Ideal for parties, game days, or casual snacking, this crowd-pleaser pairs perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips. Whip up this simple yet satisfying dip and watch it disappear at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese
- 10 oz Diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 2 tbsp Diced jalapeños (optional)
- 1 tbsp Chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 bag Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
Cut the Velveeta cheese into 1-inch cubes to ensure it melts evenly.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the Velveeta cheese cubes, diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the juices), and whole milk.
Stir constantly to prevent burning as the cheese melts and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. This should take about 7–8 minutes.
If using jalapeños, stir them into the cheese mixture for an extra kick of spice.
Once the dip is fully melted and smooth, transfer it to a serving bowl or a slow cooker set on warm to keep it hot.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2429 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.2 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.2 g | 371% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 339 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 8340 mg | 363% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.9 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.4 g | ||
| Protein | 101.6 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2770 mg | 213% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 956 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
