Description
A creamy, cheesy dip with a southwestern flair, perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled sausage
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt cream cheese over medium heat.
- Add cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until melted.
- Mix in diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Add cooked sausage, green onions, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
- Stir until well combined and heated through.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
- This dip can be made in a slow cooker for easier serving.
- Adjust the spiciness by using mild or hot diced tomatoes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cowboy queso, cheese dip, Tex-Mex appetizer