Description
Smoky cheeseburger queso blends rich American flavors into a creamy, irresistible dip that elevates game day snacking. Melted cheese, ground beef, and smoky spices create a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving:
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef and diced onions in a spacious skillet at medium heat, ensuring meat browns thoroughly and onions become translucent, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually incorporate shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheese, stirring continuously until cheese melts smoothly and creates a velvety texture.
- Gently fold in diced tomatoes with green chilies, whole milk, and creamy sour cream, blending ingredients until uniformly integrated and achieving a consistent, rich consistency.
- Elevate the flavor profile by seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting quantities to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer the molten queso to a serving dish, garnishing with optional chopped cilantro or green onions for added visual appeal and fresh flavor dimension.
- Present immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips, allowing guests to scoop and enjoy the warm, smoky, and creamy dip while at optimal temperature.
Notes
- Ensure beef is fully cooked and crumbled into small pieces for even texture and better cheese melting.
- Choose high-quality cheese with good melting properties like sharp cheddar and creamy pepper jack for rich flavor complexity.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for healthier or vegetarian variations.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili content or using mild green chilies for sensitive palates.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 497 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg