by Wifeeclectic 23 Comments
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Saying we are obsessed with Skillet Queso in our house, would be an understatement. It is one of the only things that every single person in our family loves. Normally I am fighting one of the kids to eat or my husband is eating something that he doesn’t love, but not with this. It is delicious and full of flavor. We were seriously eating at Chili’s once a week before we discovered the amazing combination of cheese and No Bean Chili to make thisCopycat Chili’s Skillet Queso.I didn’t even know No Bean Chili existed until a couple of years ago and now I always keep it on hand to satisfy our queso cravings.
Copycat Chili’s Skillet Queso
This recipe can be whipped up in just a few minutes and it is full of delicious flavors. It is our go-to party food and it seems we can hardly watch a sports event without it.
Copycat Chili’s Skillet Queso
You will need:
- 16 ounces of Velveeta 2% Milk (This is about half a box)
- 1 Can No Bean Chili
- Cast Iron Skillet
- 1 Cup Milk
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Cut up the cheese into small sections. Add the cheese and milk into a saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until the cheese starts to melt. Add the spice and lime juice and stir well and then add the chili, stirring until everything is well combined and melted. I like to use the 2% Velveeta instead of the original because not only does the cheese melt better but it also has less fat than the original version.
Serve immediately with chips. We also love to serve it with a cup of salsa so everyone can switch up their flavors a little bit.
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5 from 1 vote
Copycat Chili's Skillet Queso
If you love Chili's Skillet Queso, start making it at home with this copycat recipe! This recipe is the perfect party food!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: Appetizer, CopyCat Recipe, Dinner, Food, Recipe, Side Dish
Servings: 4
Equipment
Skillet
Ingredients
- 16 ounces of Velveeta 2% Milk This is about half a box
- 1 Can No Bean Chili
- Cast Iron Skillet
- 1 Cup Milk
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
Cut up the cheese into small sections.
Add the cheese and milk into a saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
Stir frequently until the cheese starts to melt.
Add the spice and lime juice and stir well
add the chili, stirring until everything is well combined and melted.
Serve immediately with chips.
Notes
I like to use the 2% Velveeta instead of the original because not only does the cheese melt better but it also has less fat than the original version.
We also love to serve it with a cup of salsa so everyone can switch up their flavors a little bit.
What is your favorite party snack?
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Liz Mays saysYes please! That looks just incredible and I can not wait to have it over here. Maybe this weekend!
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- Masshole Mommy says
That sounds amazing. Who needs to go out anymore when I can just make this at home!
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- Crystal says
Everyone was gone the other day and I ended up eating refried beans & chips for lunch. Not my finest moment. This would up my lunch game 100%.
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- mail4rosey says
I have never made queso at home. It's so easy I really should look into it! This sounds great.
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- Stephanie Pass says
Skillet Queso is one of my family's favorites. I serve it when we invite friends over for game night, and they devour it.
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- Maddi'sMommy says
Oh my gosh that looks so delicious! I'm not going to lie I've totally made a meal out of this before.
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I have never tried Chili's Skillet Queso, but your copycat recipe looks really delicious. I know our guests would love this for the frequent gatherings we have during the summer.
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We LOVE anything queso, so we're going to have to try this! Looks so good!
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- Cathy McInnes says
Yum this looks amazing!! Love the state shaped chili!!! I would love for you to share this over at my link party MMM going on now! 🙂
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- Down Sprigg Lane says
I have used Velveeta and no beans chili for years (about 20 now) but never thought of using milk or spices. So going to try this, thanks for sharing!
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this looks so good and like something that my family would love. Any kind of dip works for me that has the word queso in it 😉
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- Author TP Keane says
This looks so amazing. I love Chilli's dip and I'll def have to try it.
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- Robin says
The spices sound like taco seasoning. Anyone tried that?
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- Timotheus says
Armour or Wolf brand would be so much better than Hormel.
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- Jody Snow says
Hormel is amazing, just like their pepperoni!
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- Edwina Wills says
What size can of chili?
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- Edwina Wills says
What size can of chili?
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- Debbie says
You have no idea. Our chili’s closed like 2 years ago and I have missed this queso SOOOO much. Is it wrong to make this for dinnner tonight?
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- Amanda says
What would the serving size be?
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- Travis says
I haven’t made this recipe with the seasonings yet because I was in a hurry and just used all of this recipe except the seasoning instead using a half a packet of taco seasoning and it came out great. One day I will take the time to actually use the spices.
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- Wifeeclectic says
That sounds like a great hack!
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- Trish says
I’ve made something similar to this..but no milk.
Brick of cream cheese 1 can no bean chili and Fritos jalapeno cheddar in a small can..its awesome! Just melt all together on the stove. Sometimes I will add. the same size can if fritos refried beans..the fritos products are always in the chip section. Super easy!Reply
- pl says
Sounds good, though I’d brown hamburger on the side, drain and add, and I’d cook it on high heat in a crock pot. Kind of like another velveeta recipe, again in crock pot, with half brick of velveeta and 1 can Rotel Diced Tomatoes … again with hamburger. It’s all good!Reply
