Cowboy Queso

5 from 4 votes

Cowboy Queso is a loaded cheese dip made with seasoned ground beef, beans, Rotel tomatoes, and corn, all melted together with creamy Velveeta cheese. Make it in the microwave, slow cooker, or on the stovetop — it's the ultimate game day appetizer for tailgates and football parties!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: can you freeze rotel sausage dip, cheese dip, cheese dip like mexican restaurant, how to make rotel sausage dip, rotel cheese dip, velveeta cheese dip

Servings: people

Author: Stephanie Parker

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 Tbsp dried onion flakes
1 (15-oz) can chili beans, undrained
1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10-oz) can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen corn , thawed
½ cup milk
1 Tbsp chili powder
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp hot sauce
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cumin
1 (16-oz) package Velveeta cheese , cubed

Instructions

Microwave Directions

In a large skillet, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain fat.
Place beef in a large microwave safe bowl. Add remaining ingredients, stir. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes, stir. Microwave on HIGH for an additional 4 minutes, stir. Continue microwaving in 1 to 2 minute intervals until cheese is melted and dip is thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.

Slow Cooker Directions

In a large skillet, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain fat.
Place cooked beef in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Cook on LOW for 2 or 3 hours, until cheese is melted. Serve with chips.

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Notes

Please refer to my FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
Storage and freezer instructions can be found in the blog post above.

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