Baked Queso Dip (Easy Oven Recipe)
An easy baked queso dip that’s creamy, melty, and perfect for scooping with chips. A simple oven recipe for parties and game day.
Servings: 12
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 8 ounces cubed Velveeta cheese
- 6 ounces block smoked Gouda cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 large jalapeño chopped and seeded for less spice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup red onion
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes with chilis such as Rotel
- 6 ounces evaporated milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 375° Fahrenheit.
- In a pan on medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.8 ounces lean ground beef
- Return the beef to the pan, and add salt, pepper, garlic, paprika and oregano. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano
- In a 13 x 9 baking dish, add Velveeta cheese, Gouda, cream cheese, cooked ground beef, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion and diced tomatoes.8 ounces cubed Velveeta cheese, 6 ounces block smoked Gouda cheese, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 large jalapeño, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, ½ cup red onion, 14 ounces diced tomatoes with chilis
- Drizzle the evaporated milk on top. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until everything is melted. Stir to combine.6 ounces evaporated milk
- Note: For a thinner dip, add a splash of evaporated milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- Garnish with scallions, and sour cream. Serve with a side of tortilla chips!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 643IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 1mg
