Better than Chili’s Queso Dip

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I was first introduced to Chili’s queso dip by my law partner, Jon Lomurro, who loves the dip so much that when the Chili’s staff see him in the parking lot, they get the skillet ready. You can almost feel your arteries clogging as you eat it. After trying to figure out what to do with too much sloppy joe filling, I decided to make a healthier version of the Chili’s classic. This was a great Thanksgiving appetizer. You can make ahead and then reheat in the microwave.

Better than Chilli's Queso Dip
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Better than Chilli’s Queso Dip

Recipe by The Cooking LawyerCourse: AppetizersDifficulty: Easy
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Total time

15

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups of sloppy joe meat (I made with leftovers that had been made with 96% lean beef, 1 finely diced onion, a pre-measured seasoning pack, 8 oz of water, and 1 small can of tomato paste)

  • 16 oz. low fat Velvetta

  • 4 slices fat-free American cheese

  • 1 – 15 oz. can of low fat evaporated milk

  • 4 tsp chili powder

  • 2 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 1/2 tsp cumin

  • 1 TBS lime juice

Directions

  • Cut the Velvetta into chunks. Melt it over low heat in a large sauce pan.
  • Add the remaining ingredients. Turn heat to medium. Stir all ingredients until queso thickens. Serve immediately.
  • To reheat, simply add back to a sauce pan or microwave.

Notes

  • Serve with corn chips or any other dippable item. I dipped carrots and grape tomatoes for a healthier snack.