Cowboy Queso Dip

5 / 5 (1 reviews)
By: Melissa Sperka (via Melissassouthernstylekitchen)
Original Publish: Oct 22, 2016
Last Updated: Mar 2, 2026
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 120 mins
Yields: 4, 4 cups (approximately)

Nutrition Facts

749 kcalCalories
15 gProtein
27 gCarbs
62 gFat
Finished Cowboy Queso Dip

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a heavy bottomed medium-size sauce pan, cook the bacon over medium-high until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove from the pan. Reserve 2 Tbsp of drippings discard or freeze the rest for another recipe..

  2. Reserve 2 Tbsp of onions for garnishing then add the remaining to the drippings in the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until softened then add the sausage.

  3. Continue to cook the sausage over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat from the pan.

  4. Lower the heat to medium. Add the salsa, milk, cheese, jalapeno, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper and ancho chili powder.

  5. Simmer over medium stirring constantly until the cheese has completely melted.

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Chef's Notes


If you are unable to find Borden Singles Sensations Southwest Pepper Jack Cheese Slices substitute with 1 16 ounce package of original Borden Singles American Cheese Slices instead.
You can substitute using one 2 lb block of Velveeta or similar easy melt cheese, instead. When increasing the amount of cheese, increase the amount of milk to thin. 

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Lorna T ★ 5.0/5

Melissa, this is so creative. I almost never have a block of Velveeta or similar in my fridge but, always have American cheese for burgers and sandwiches. Imagine our surprise when that's all I needed to make a quick cheese sauce! You did it again, girl.

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