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Copycat Chili's Skillet Queso (no Velveeta)

Our copycat Chili's Skillet Queso recipe is made without Velveeta. It is an easy crowd pleasing chili cheese sauce that is sure to become your go-to dip recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili queso, copycat chili's queso recipe
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 222kcal
Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese grated
  • 1 can chili without beans 15 ounces

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add flour and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly. 
    2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour
  • Pour in milk and continue to cook, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens, usually 2-3 minutes. 
    1 cup milk
  • Add the cheese and stir constantly until the cheese melts, about 4-5 minutes.
    8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese
  • Stir in chili and cook until heated through, stirring often, about 5 minutes. 
    1 can chili without beans
  • Serve immediately with your favorite tortilla chips or corn chips. 

Notes

The cheese will not look like it is ever going to become a dippable consistency but just keep going with the recipe and it will all work out, I promise! 
Nutritional information is approximate.
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Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 562IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 0.3mg