Description
Spicy Cowboy Queso is a zesty and indulgent cheese dip with a Tex-Mex twist, featuring spicy pork sausage, creamy cheeses, and a kick of jalapeño heat. Perfect for parties or game day gatherings!
Ingredients
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For the Queso:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ lb spicy pork sausage or chorizo
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 8 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
For Garnish:
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and jalapeño, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies and cook for 1–2 minutes to heat through.
- Stir in the cream cheese and cook, stirring often, until melted and smooth.
- Season with smoked paprika and salt to taste.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and extra jalapeño slices if desired.
Add the sausage or chorizo and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the evaporated milk.
Gradually add the cheddar and pepper jack cheese, stirring constantly until fully melted and creamy.
Keep warm on low heat or transfer to a slow cooker on the “warm” setting.
Serve hot with tortilla chips, pretzels, or veggie sticks.
Notes
- For a milder version, use mild sausage and omit the jalapeño.
- To make it extra smoky, add a few dashes of chipotle hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
