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Ingredients
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16 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cut into 1 inch cubes
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1 cup whole milk
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1 (15 ounce) can no-bean chili (such as Hormel®)
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
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1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
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1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
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1 (9 ounce) package yellow or white corn tortilla chips
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salsa, for serving
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![all ingredients to make copycat chili's queso gathered on a kitchen counter]()
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Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add cheese and milk; cook, stirring often, until smooth, about 4 minutes.
![Cheese melted in a medium size sauce pan.]()
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Stir in chili, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together onion and cilantro in a small bowl.
![ground meat and chili seasonings added to melted cheese.]()
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Top queso with cilantro-onion mixture, and serve with tortilla chips and salsa on the side.
![Copycat Chili's Queso]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 418 | Calories |
| 25g | Fat |
| 33g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 418 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 25g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 51% |
| Cholesterol 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium 1284mg | 56% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 17g | 35% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 865mg | 67% |
| Iron 3mg | 14% |
| Potassium 414mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
