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In defense of Velveeta: It might be lowbrow, but its texture is supreme.

Ingredients

8 Servings

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

6

oz. fresh chorizo, casings removed

2½

cups half-and-half

8

oz. Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes

8

oz. Monterey Jack cheese, grated

8

oz. sharp cheddar, grated

2

tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo

1¼

teaspoon kosher salt

¾

teaspoon ancho chile powder

¾

teaspoon chipotle chile powder

2

oz. crumbled Cotija cheese or queso fresco

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, until browned and crisp, 8–10 minutes; set aside.

    Step 2

    Heat half-and-half and Velveeta in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until Velveeta is melted, 6–8 minutes. Add Monterey Jack and cheddar; cook, stirring, until mixture is smooth. Mix in chipotle chiles, salt, and both chile powders.

    Step 3

    Transfer queso to a warm dish and top with Cotija cheese and reserved chorizo.

    Step 4

    DO AHEAD: Queso (without toppings) can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 650 Fat (g) 56 Saturated Fat (g) 32 Cholesterol (mg) 180 Carbohydrates (g) 8 Dietary Fiber (g) 1 Total Sugars (g) 3 Protein (g) 29 Sodium (mg) 1650
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  • I have been making this dip for 5 years now. Its my go to absolute favorite dip to make. Everyone is always hesitant to try it, I guess because of how it looks, not too sure. But once they do its gone!! Part of me gets excited when no one tries it because then there's more for me, HAHA! So delicious.

    • Syvanna D

    • Oakdale, CA

    • 1/21/2021

  • This is the best queso dip ever! I have made it numerous times and it's a crowd pleaser for sure!!

    • Marie

    • San Diego

    • 1/7/2021

  • This dip was so good, I had to excuse myself from the party so that I could go wank off. I'm pretty sure I wasn't the only one. Will definitely make again.

    • Sedona, AZ

    • 3/6/2020

  • This was very good. Much better than the bob Armstrong dip on this site

    • Tx

    • 10/14/2018

  • Excellent!

    • Anonymous

    • Maryland

    • 6/11/2018

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