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Chili's Copycat Skillet Queso

This Chili's Copycat Skillet Queso combines smooth Velveeta cheese that melts magically with flavorful chili and Mexican spices in a skillet to pure queso perfection, hands down one of the best copycat recipes EVER!  A super easy appetizer that will disappear faster than it took to make it. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chili queso, chili's skillet queso copycat, chili's skillet queso copycat recipe, chili's skillet queso recipe, copycat chili's skillet queso, copycat chili's skillet queso recipe, queso, skillet queso
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 10-inch skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) box Velveeta cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chili with no beans
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  • Cut 1 (16-ounce) box Velveeta cheese into cubes.
  • Add the cubed Velveeta, 1 cup milk, 2 teaspoons paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 (15-ounce) can chili with no beans, 4 teaspoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and ½ teaspoon cumin to a medium skillet and heat over medium heat. Stir frequently until the Velveeta has completely melted.
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

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Notes

Updated on August 31, 2020
Originally Posted on November 29, 2012

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 1146mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1204IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 385mg | Iron: 2mg

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