Loaded Queso Is A Sign That Football Season Has Arrived

Name: Loaded Queso Is A Sign That Football Season Has Arrived
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. Mexican chorizo, casings removed; 1 cup Mexican lager (such as Modelo); 1 lb. white processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed; 2 oz. pepper Jack cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup), plus more for garnish; 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 (10-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as Ro-Tel), undrained; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish; Pickled jalapeño slices, for garnish; Tortilla chips, for serving; Guacamole, for serving

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Have you tried serving queso over guacamole? This loaded queso recipe is proof you should. Inspired by the delicious loaded queso served at Torchy’s Tacos—voted the best tacos in Texas by Southern Living readers in our 2023 South's Best awards—we’ve created this spicy and creamy dip that's taken to the next level with a hidden layer of guac. It truly has it all: chorizo, beans, Ro-Tel, and lots of cheese, of course. And like magic, even when cold, it retains a silky, dippable consistency (you can thank Velveeta for that).

By

Anna Theoktisto

Published on September 6, 2024

Recipe tested by

Southern Living Test Kitchen

Southern Living Loaded Queso in a bowl ready to serve — Photo:
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

12

Ingredients

1/2 lb. Mexican chorizo, casings removed
1 cup Mexican lager (such as Modelo)
1 lb. white processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
2 oz. pepper Jack cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup), plus more for garnish
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 (10-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as Ro-Tel), undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
Pickled jalapeño slices, for garnish
Tortilla chips, for serving
Guacamole, for serving

Directions

Cook chorizo:

Heat a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add chorizo, and cook, stirring often, until cooked through and browned, about 6 minutes.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Add beer, and scrape up any browned bits on bottom of skillet. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is almost evaporated, about 4 minutes.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Add cheeses:

Add cheeses, and cook, stirring often, until melted, about 2 minutes.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Add beans:

Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish with additional pepper Jack, additional cilantro, and pickled jalapeño slices. Serve with tortilla chips and guacamole.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Loaded Queso Is A Sign That Football Season Has Arrived

Ingredients

Directions

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