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Easy 15-Minute Queso (Velveeta Queso) Recipe

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  • Author: Lea
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: About 4 cups (serves 8 as a dip)

Description

This Easy 15-Minute Queso recipe is a creamy, cheesy dip made with Velveeta cheese and Rotel tomatoes, seasoned with garlic powder, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Perfect for quick snacking, game days, or any casual get-together, it comes together rapidly on the stovetop to deliver a smooth, flavorful queso dip ready to enjoy with your favorite chips.

Ingredients

Queso Dip Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth (more if needed)
  • 10 oz Rotel tomatoes (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
  • 1 lbs Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
  • Cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine broth and tomatoes: In a pot, pour in the chicken broth and add the Rotel tomatoes with their juices. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil to start building the base of your queso.
  2. Add Velveeta and seasonings: Once boiling, add the cubed Velveeta cheese along with garlic powder, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Reduce the heat to medium-low to allow gentle melting without burning.
  3. Stir until smooth: Continuously stir the mixture to help the Velveeta melt evenly and incorporate with the broth and tomatoes. Keep stirring until the queso is fully smooth and creamy.
  4. Adjust consistency: If the queso becomes too thick, gradually add more chicken broth to reach your desired dip consistency. Stir to combine and heat through.
  5. Serve and garnish: Once the queso is smooth and at the perfect consistency, remove the pot from heat. Serve immediately while warm with tortilla chips, and optionally garnish with chopped cilantro for a fresh flavor boost. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Add more chicken broth little by little to prevent thinning it out too much.
  • Keep stirring constantly while melting to avoid scorching the cheese.
  • Use Rotel tomatoes for the classic spicy kick; you can substitute with diced tomatoes and green chilies if unavailable.
  • For a milder dip, reduce the chili powder or omit smoked paprika.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the queso warm and creamy; it can thicken upon standing but can be reheated gently with added broth.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Find it online: https://recipesbylea.com/easy-15-minute-queso-velveeta-queso-recipe/