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Cowboy queso in black cast iron skillet on wooden board, featuring creamy melted cheese with black beans and ground beef, garnished with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, and avocado slices, with tortilla chips on the side

Loaded Cowboy Queso

A rich and smoky cheese dip loaded with spicy chorizo, black beans, and diced tomatoes. Topped with fresh avocado and cilantro for the ultimate Texas-style party appetizer.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet (Large non-stick)
  • 1 Cast Iron Pan (For baking and serving)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Spicy chorizo - Or seasoned ground beef
  • 16 oz Velveeta cheese - Cubed for even melting
  • 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes - 10 oz with green chilies
  • 1 can Black beans - 15 oz, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup Heavy cream - Keeps dip silky
  • 1 large Avocado - Diced for topping
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro - Chopped

Instructions 

  • Cook the spicy chorizo in a large skillet until it is fully browned and crumbly.
  • Add cubed Velveeta, Ro-Tel, and heavy cream to the skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Stir the mixture constantly until the cheese is liquid and the ingredients are combined.
  • Fold the rinsed black beans into the cheese sauce until they are evenly distributed.
  • Transfer the dip to a baking dish and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350°F for ten minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden.
  • Dollop fresh diced avocado and chopped cilantro onto the center of the hot dip.
  • Serve immediately with a large bag of thick tortilla chips for dipping.

Notes

Always rinse the black beans thoroughly to keep the cheese sauce looking bright. Use a splash of heavy cream to ensure the dip stays silky and smooth as it cools.

Nutrition

Serving: 180g | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 16g (32%) | Fat: 24g (37%) | Saturated Fat: 14g (88%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 65mg (22%) | Sodium: 890mg (39%) | Potassium: 240mg (7%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 650IU (13%) | Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) | Calcium: 310mg (31%) | Iron: 1.8mg (10%)