The Easiest 5-Ingredient Queso You’ll Ever Make
This quick and easy 5-Ingredient Queso is creamy, melty, and packed with just the right amount of heat. Perfect for game day, taco night, or a last-minute snack craving, this simple recipe comes together in minutes with minimal effort. Serve it with tortilla chips, drizzle over nachos, or pair it with tacos for the ultimate cheesy delight!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel), undrained
- ½ cup milk (adjust for desired consistency)
- 1 small jalapeño, diced (optional, for extra heat)
- ½ tsp cumin
Instructions
- Melt the Cheese: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, add the cubed Velveeta cheese.
- Add the Extras: Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the juice), milk, diced jalapeños, and cumin. Stir well.
- Stir Until Smooth: Continue stirring occasionally until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Serve Warm: Transfer to a serving bowl or keep warm in a small slow cooker.
Notes
- If the queso gets too thick, stir in extra milk to thin it out.
- For extra spice, add a dash of cayenne or more diced jalapeños.
- Keep warm in a slow cooker on low heat for parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg