Chili's Copycat Spicy Queso Recipe (2024)

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We don’t eat out much, I prefer to make my own food, but every once in a while I’ll crave something I’ve eaten before someplace and we’ll head over. The sad part is usually I have that one thing and it’s either 1. not as good as I remember, or 2. the ONLY thing good about the meal. SO rather than spend a bunch of money on food I don’t like I usually learn to make my own!

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I went through a phase (when I was pregnant of course) when I craved Chili’s skillet queso for like a month straight! Thankfully it’s EASY to duplicate, esp in the slow cooker. This is larger than most recipes, but I have a large family and all the kids love it too. It’s a favorite party food as well, perfect for any potluck or game day get together!

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I recently did a live cooking show sharing 8 perfect game day recipes – And of course this dip is one of them! It tastes JUST like the chili’s dip and everyone loves it!

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Chili's Copycat Spicy Queso

easy slow cooker copycat spicy queso recipe - this is the thing I craved the most when I was pregnant with my youngest so I learned to make it myself instead of constantly eating out!

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Servings: 11 servings

Calories: 219kcal

Author: Ashlee Marie

Ingredients

  • 32 ounce box Velveeta cheese
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 15 oz cans Hormel no beans Chili
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Cut up the velvetta and place it in the slow cooker

  • Pour everything else over the top of the cheese

  • Melt, stirring occasionally, 1 hour on high or 2 hours on low

  • Serve with chips

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Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 1353mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1707IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 533mg | Iron: 1mg

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Today I did a video collaboration on YouTube with “The Melea Show”, a local blogger and friend of mine! I shared with her three of my easiest game day recipes here (hummus, this Chili’s copycat queso and puppy chow)

and she came over to my channel and shared her 7 layer dip!

What’s your favorite, easy, recipe to take to a party? I’m always on the look out for more great recipes to add to my collection!

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  1. Denise

    I love Velveeta cheese and can never find it. It makes the best dips and mac/cheese. Digging on this recipe – perfect of the big game!

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    • Ashlee

      can never find it? that’s insanity! it’s perfect for dips!

  2. monica stoudt

    I am trying this for the first time today just put it in the crock pot cant wait to taste it!!

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  3. Madison

    I made this for the big game a couple of weeks ago and it was a hit! So easy and had just the right amount of heat. Now I don’t need to Cafe Rio to get my queso fix anymore😉! Thanks!!

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  4. Emily

    Approx. how many does this serve? we are doing a fundraiser and I am trying to figure out how much to buy – Thanks!

    Reply

    • Ashlee Marie

      that’s a hard one – since everyone eats such different amts. I say 16 servings but we tend to eat more than the recommended serving size

Chili's Copycat Spicy Queso Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is chili's skillet queso made of? ›

Processed cheese, such as Velveeta, plus milk create a scoopable, creamy texture. A can of no-bean chili, like Hormel, makes the dip hearty and robust. Seasonings; lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper, round out the queso dip with bold flavor.

Does chilis skillet queso have meat in it? ›

Original queso with beef. Served with chips & fresh salsa.

What queso is better at Chili's? ›

Of the quesos, I thought the skillet version was the better one. The flavors reminded me of ballpark nachos if you blended the beef and cheese together because it was sort of savory, meaty, and beany. Unlike the spinach queso, its texture was thick, like melted nacho cheese.

Does Chili's queso have onions? ›

Top Chili's queso recipe with chopped tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and sour cream. A Velveeta substitute can be made using 3½ cups of sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup of milk, and ¼ cup of sour cream.

What is queso made up of? ›

Classic Queso Dip: This is the basic and most common type of queso dip, made from melted cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack) mixed with milk, cream, or other dairy ingredients. It's often seasoned with spices and sometimes diced tomatoes or green chilies for added flavor.

What is in chili white skillet queso? ›

Water, Mexican Style Beef Crumbles (beef, Crushed Tomatoes [tomatoes, Salt, Citric Acid], Green Chili Peppers, Seasoning [salt, Spices, Paprika, Dehydrated Onion, Dehydrated Garlic, Spice Extractive], Onions, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphates), Half And Half (milk, Cream), Bell Peppers, Pasteurized Process Hot Pepper ...

What is the difference between queso and chile con queso? ›

Chile con queso ( lit. 'chile with cheese'), sometimes simply called queso, is an appetizer or side dish of melted cheese and chili peppers, typically served in Tex-Mex restaurants as a dip for tortilla chips.

What does chili's fry their fries in? ›

Many of our foods contain soybean oil and our fried items are prepared in 100% soybean oil. However, under FDA regulations highly refined soybean oil is not considered allergenic and is exempt from labeling.

What are the ingredients in chili's White Queso? ›

INGREDIENTS: WATER, MEXICAN STYLE BEEF CRUMBLES (BEEF, CRUSHED TOMATOES [TOMATOES, SALT, CITRIC ACID], GREEN CHILI PEPPERS, SEASONING [SALT, SPICES, PAPRIKA, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICE EXTRACTIVE], ONIONS, JALAPENO PEPPERS, SODIUM PHOSPHATES), HALF AND HALF (MILK, CREAM), BELL PEPPERS, PASTEURIZED ...

What is Mexican queso dip made of? ›

Place cheese, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until cheese is melted. Add green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper; stir until smooth. Thin with more milk if sauce is too thick.

Is chili's queso vegetarian? ›

For toppings, you can order guacamole, fajita topping, Mexican rice & beans, and flour or corn tortillas. They all are vegetarian-friendly. Avoid white queso & Pico as it is not suitable for vegetarians.

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