Chili's Copycat Skillet Queso Recipe (2024)

This Chili's Copycat Skillet Queso Recipe is quick, simple, full of flavor and the perfect appetizer. If you are more of a savory person, you will go crazy for this dip. You can make it as mild or as spicy as you'd like.

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If you liked ourChili’s Copycat Salsa Recipe, then you will love this Chili’s Copycat Skillet Queso recipe.

It’s simple to throw together and tastes SO good.

This makes a great appetizer or snack.

What could I replace the Velveeta cheese with in this Chili’s Copycat Skillet Queso:

This recipe calls for Velveeta Cheese. I am personally a big fan of it. I know it’s considered not a “real” cheese, but I do think it is delicious, especially in this dish.

If you are looking for a replacement, we have an easy switch.

Here is what we recommend:

  • 3-4 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Bring the ingredients to a small boil over the stove top, at medium heat, stirring constantly.

Continue to make the recipe as directed, in the instructions. This will be a little thinner of a substance, so you may need to add more sharp cheddar cheese, depending on how thick you want the sauce.

We made it using 4 cups and it was thick, but still delicious. For the best results we recommend using Velveeta cheese.

How to make Chili’s Copycat Skillet Queso:

Cut the Velveeta cheese into cubes.

Combine the cheese with the remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Stir frequently until cheese melts.

Enjoy with tortilla chips or bread

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Serves: 8

Chili’s Copycat Skillet Queso Recipe

4 from 1 vote

This Chili's Copycat Skillet Queso Recipe is quick, simple, full of flavor and the perfect appetizer. If you are more of a savory person, you will go crazy for this dip.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) box Velveeta Cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili (No Beans)
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (14 ounce) bag tortilla chips optional

Instructions

  • Cut the Velveeta cheese into cubes.

  • Combine the cheese with the remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

  • Stir frequently until cheese melts.

  • Enjoy with tortilla chips or bread.

Notes

Ideas of what you can dip in this queso:

  • Vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, celery, sweet peppers, olives, etc.).
  • Spread it over burritos, enchiladas, nachos, quesadillas, etc.
  • Bread sticks
  • Pita Bread
  • Doritos (one of the worlds best combinations).

Nutrition

Calories: 170 kcal · Carbohydrates: 14 g · Protein: 13 g · Fat: 7 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 27 mg · Sodium: 934 mg · Potassium: 436 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 9 g · Vitamin A: 1502 IU · Vitamin C: 79 mg · Calcium: 372 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan

Recipe Details

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

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  1. Cookbook Queen says:

    My little boy is CRAZY about Chili's Queso...he wants to eat there ALL. THE. TIME because of it. Can't wait to try this!!

  2. Christine Mazeski says:

    i cant wait to try this!

  3. Mique (as in Mickey) says:

    YUM!!! Josh and I used to go to Chili's all the time when we were dating (14 yrs ago- wow!) and ALWAYS got this. I will definitely be making it soon. Thanks for linking it up to my Pity Party! xo

  4. The Thrifters says:

    Just tonight we were saying we should make some queso dip....looks like it was a good idea.

  5. Cupcakes & Tea says:

    Just made a batch for the Superbowl and it is YUMMO!

  6. Erica {let why lead} says:

    Just found you through pinterest, and I must say - I am going to try this asap! I bet my boys would finish it in two seconds!

  7. 39a6710e-c854-11e1-b9b1-000bcdcb471e says:

    Would this work as a crockpot recipe? Thanks!

  8. michelle555 says:

    i made this and it was very very good. however i changed a few things and eyeballed alot. but instead of hormel, i used ground beef seasoned with quite a few things, all mexican. i used 12 ounces velveta, 3/4 cans of rotel tomatos to give it some tomato bits( i dont like salsa.. wierd right? or else i would have added a little bit of that), a splash of milk and all the spices you mentioned, just less. it was the bomb! way better than chili's. thank you so much for the great idea! even though i didnt make it exactly how you did, im so happy! the cheese was the perfect texture and stayed the right consistency as it cooled down. thanks so much for posting this! my husband says its one of the best things he's had.. so I guess I will be cooking this until im 99 years old and bed ridden. :)

  9. AnickH says:

    i work at chills and i know that the chilis queso has beef in it and it has refried beans in it, so maybe if you build upon the recipe u posted and then add refried beans and beef, then it would be more close

  10. Six Sisters says:

    Hi,

    I am sure you could put all the ingredients in your crock pot and cook on low for 2-3 hours and it would work just fine!

  11. TK says:

    I followed exactly but used Hormel WITH beans not without! I'm not quite sure why this recipie calls for the kind without beans as Chili's queso DOES have beans in it !

  12. AnickH says:

    i made this and it tasted the exact same as our chills queso (i work at chilis) the only problem was is that i had to dump the 1st batch because the 1 cup of milk was too watery. so the second time i made it i only used 1/4 cup of milk. 1 cup is way too much and i was wrong in my 1st comment. chills queso does not have beans. its only chili and velveeta. just like you wrote it.

  13. mrs.lemire says:

    Just whipped up a batch exactly as you have it written here. I think the 1 cup of milk is perfect. Any less, and it gets too thick to quick. It also helps cut down the spice kick. I think this version has a little more kick than the Chili's version, so I might cut down on that next time. But it is a great knock of version! Thanks for posting.

  14. mrs.lemire says:

    oh I forgot to add: This is a huge batch too. Unless I am going to a party, I will probably half this recipe for home nibbling. :)

  15. Colleen says:

    I love this recipe. It tastes a little better then Chili's which I didn't think was possible. Whenever I go to Chili's I order the queso, but my best friend and I agree that we're spoiled with this recipe now and prefer it. Thank you for sharing!

  16. Big Mama Kaboose says:

    Made this for the 4th time today. It's SO damn good and we found Tostitos Cantina Style Thin Chips to dip in it. They really make it that much better. TY for sharing this!!

  17. Betty says:

    My grandkids LOVE Chili's Queso so they were excited to try this. We made it today and they all loved it, they said it was better than Chili''s. I did put about a half can of refried beans in with the chili. Will be making this often.

  18. Suzy says:

    It seems to me that Chili's has small bits of meat chunks in their queso. I never could decide if it was beef or sausage.

  19. Suzy says:

    Seems to me that Chili's has bits of meat in their queso, am I wrong about this? (I never could decide if it was beef or sausage!)

  20. Megan says:

    I've made this at least 50 times in the last 7 years, it is amazing! Someone ALWAYS asks for the recipe every time I make it. IT'S SO GOOD! Thank you!

  21. Cyd says:

    Hi Megan. We are so glad you like the copycat skillet Queso recipe. It's a family favorite and great for parties or movie night! Have a terrific week! Thanks for sharing the recipe with others!

  22. Julie says:

    Can this be frozen?

  23. Cyd Adamson says:

    Yes, it should freeze fine in a freezer container.

  24. Vicki says:

    If you’d put refried bean how much would you think would work with this recipe?

  25. Amy S says:

    This is such an easy recipe and tastes pretty close to the real thing! I used about 3/4c of milk, starting with 1/2c, and used a little less spices because the first time I made it with all the spices and even my spice-loving husband thought it was too much. This is otherwise delicious and I love to make it!

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FAQs

What is Chili's skillet queso made of? ›

Processed cheese, such as Velveeta, plus milk create a scoopable, creamy texture. A can of no-bean chili, like Hormel, makes the dip hearty and robust. Seasonings; lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper, round out the queso dip with bold flavor.

Does chilis skillet queso have meat in it? ›

Skillet Queso

Original queso with beef. Served with chips & fresh salsa.

What are the ingredients in Chili's White Queso? ›

INGREDIENTS: WATER, MEXICAN STYLE BEEF CRUMBLES (BEEF, CRUSHED TOMATOES [TOMATOES, SALT, CITRIC ACID], GREEN CHILI PEPPERS, SEASONING [SALT, SPICES, PAPRIKA, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICE EXTRACTIVE], ONIONS, JALAPENO PEPPERS, SODIUM PHOSPHATES), HALF AND HALF (MILK, CREAM), BELL PEPPERS, PASTEURIZED ...

Does Chili's queso have onions? ›

Top Chili's queso recipe with chopped tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and sour cream. A Velveeta substitute can be made using 3½ cups of sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup of milk, and ¼ cup of sour cream.

What is Mexican queso dip made of? ›

Place cheese, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until cheese is melted. Add green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper; stir until smooth. Thin with more milk if sauce is too thick.

What does Chili's fry their fries in? ›

All items are listed as served , unless otherwise noted. **Soy Allergies -Many of our foods contain soybean oil and our fried items are prepared in 100% soybean oil. Under FDA regulations highly refined soybean oil is not considered allergenic and is exempt from labeling.

What is the difference between queso and chile con queso? ›

Google is correct, in that it can be a shortening of 'chile con queso' (most typically in the US to non-spanish speakers). But 'chile' is not the same as 'chili'. 'Chile' refers to peppers, so the dip is 'peppers with cheese'. And as Cindy pointed out, 'queso' may simply mean cheese and not a cheese dip.

What is the difference between chili con queso and queso? ›

Chile con queso (Spanish for "chile with cheese"), sometimes simply called queso, is an appetizer or side dish of melted cheese and chili peppers, typically served in Tex-Mex restaurants as a dip for tortilla chips.

What kind of dip does chili's have? ›

Skillet queso, white queso, fresh salsa, fresh guacamole or house-made ranch.

What is queso blanco dip made of? ›

Ingredients:White American cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), milk, water, serrano peppers, tomatoes, onions, cultured skim milk, spices.

What cheese is white queso made from? ›

White American Cheese: This is the best cheese for white queso dip. Buy slices, or a block, and chop into small cubes so that it melts evenly.

What is Chipotle's queso blanco made of? ›

The white cheese at Chipotle is called "queso blanco" which is a mild and creamy cheese sauce made from a blend of Monterey Jack cheese, white cheddar cheese, and heavy cream, seasoned with a blend of spices. It is typically used as a topping or dip for items like burritos, tacos, and chips.

Is queso fresco just queso? ›

No. Queso fresco ("fresh cheese") and queso blanco ("white cheese") are often considered interchangeable because of their similarities. However, despite their parallels, queso fresco and queso blanco are different cheeses—the former is made with rennet and culture, while the latter is made with just milk and an acid.

How many calories is Chili's skillet queso? ›

There are 1330 calories in 1 serving of Chili's Skillet Queso. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Is Chili's queso keto friendly? ›

Appetizers. The majority of appetizers at Chilis are breaded and deep-fried, meaning they are definitely not keto-friendly. You are going to want to avoid the chips (queso, salsa, or white spinach dip), egg rolls, fried pickles, fried cheese bites, and mini burgers. You can, however, opt for the bone-in wings.

What is queso made up of? ›

Flavour packed with onion, garlic, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro and spices. Normally made with Velveeta, our recipe is made with real cheese...there's nothing like a good Queso dip to dunk your fried tortillas or corn chips!

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