Cheesy Skillet Queso Dip is a warm and savory dip bursting with seasoned ground beef and sausage, cream cheese, Velveeta cheese, tomatoes, beans, and creamy soups, all cooked to perfection in a large skillet.
This Queso Dip is the ultimate appetizer for game days, parties, and gatherings. It’s hearty, cheesy, and always a crowd favorite. The combination of ground beef and sausage makes it a substantial dip, perfect for scooping with tortilla chips, though it’s so delicious you might be tempted to eat it by the spoonful. If you enjoy this recipe, you might also want to try my Easy Queso Recipe.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Meat: This recipe uses both ground beef and ground sausage, but you can use just one type if you prefer. Ground turkey is another excellent option.
Onion Powder: Homemade onion powder can add a special touch.
Velveeta Cheese: Velveeta is processed cheese that melts smoothly, making it ideal for this dip.
Soups: Cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese soup, and tomato soup are used to create a rich, creamy base.
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley
- Jalapeno peppers
- Tomatoes
Before serving, try adding a splash of freshly squeezed lime juice for an extra kick!
Making Queso Dip Ahead of Time
You can prepare this dip in advance. Store it in a covered container in the refrigerator and reheat it the next day in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in a slow cooker on the warm or low setting, stirring occasionally.
How to Make Queso Dip in a Slow Cooker
To make this dip in a slow cooker:
- Brown and drain the ground beef and sausage.
- Season the meat with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt.
- Add the seasoned meat and all other ingredients into the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 1-2 hours. Keep it on the warm setting, stirring occasionally until ready to serve.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
- 1 pound (450 g) ground sausage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 block (32 ounces / 900 g) Velveeta cheese
- 1 package (8 ounces / 230 g) cream cheese
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 300 g) cheddar cheese soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 300 g) tomato soup
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 400 g) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (16 ounces / 450 g) chili beans, drained
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Jalapeno peppers, for garnish
- Tomatoes, for garnish
- Tortilla chips, for dipping
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and ground sausage over medium heat until fully cooked (no pink remaining).
- Drain the meat, then season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt.
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add the Velveeta, cream cheese, cheddar cheese soup, cream of chicken soup, tomato soup, diced tomatoes, and chili beans to the skillet with the seasoned meat.
- Cook on medium-low for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is well blended.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, jalapenos, and tomatoes.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Enjoy this delicious Cheesy Skillet Queso Dip at your next event, and watch it disappear quickly!
