Chili's Chili Queso

By JAmero4702

Menu Description: "Our appetizing cheese dip with seasoned beef. Served with warm tostada chips."

Take your chips for a dip in this top secret take on Chili's Queso Dip that comes to your table in a small cast iron skillet along with a big bowl of tortilla chips. A popular recipe that's been circulating calls for combining Velveeta with Hormel no-bean chili. Sure, it's a good start, but there's more to Chili's spicy cheese dip than that. Toss a few other ingredients into the saucepan and after about 20 minutes you'll have a great dip for picnic, party, or game time.

Source: "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2" by Todd Wilbur.

Ingredients

• 1 16-ounce box Velveeta Cheese
• 1 15-ounce can Hormel Chili (no beans)
• 1 cup milk
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Details

Servings 1
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from topsecretrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut the Velveeta into cubes. Combine the cheese with the remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until cheese melts, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.