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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).

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
loaded queso ingredients - Southern Living

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

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

  1. 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.

    Southern Living Loaded Queso cooking the chorizo

    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.

    Southern Living Loaded Queso adding the beer to the dip

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

  2. Add cheeses:

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

    Southern Living Loaded Queso adding the cheese

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

  3. Add beans:

    Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.

    Southern Living Loaded Queso stirring in the vegetables

    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.

    Southern Living Loaded Queso garnished and ready to serve

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

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