Easy Queso Dip
A blend of creamy cheeses, tomatoes, chilis and sausage, this dip is a great addition to your game-day spread.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage, mild
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, Rotel
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 16 ounces Velveeta, cubed
- 8 ounces Colby Jack, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- sliced green onion and chopped fresh tomato, garnish, optional
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot (multi-cooker) to 'Saute/Brown' setting. Add mild Italian sausage and chopped onion, cook until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain any excess oil.
- Add the tomatoes and chilis (undrained) to the pot. Stir to combine. Add remaining ingredients and allow cheeses to melt, stirring often.
- Set Instant Pot to 'keep warm' setting. Serve with raw vegetables, crispy tortilla chips or slices of crunchy bread for dipping. Garnish with green onions and fresh tomatoes, if desired. Recipe makes 12 servings.
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot (multi-cooker) or a large saucepan
Notes
Don't have an Instant Pot?
This recipe can be made on the stovetop and transferred to a small slow cooker set to warm. It is important to keep the dip warm and melted while serving. Stir in an additional 1/2 cup milk if Queso Dip gets too thick.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 19gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1060mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 874IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 405mgIron: 1mg