Texas Winter Queso

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 12

Texas Winter Queso recipe for a cozy family dinner

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	16 ounces pork sausage ( spicy or mild depending on your taste )
	1 large yellow onion , diced
	1 green bell pepper , diced
	qty 2 cans of 10 oz each of diced rotel tomatoes and green chilies ( original )
	32 ounces brick Velveeta cheese ( embalmed cheese as our French friends like to call it )
	10 1/2 ounces cream of mushroom soup

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

476

Sugar

Fat

38g

Texas Winter Queso is a Tex-Mex inspired dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner on a chilly winter night. The dish is a rich and creamy blend of pork sausage, cheese, and vegetables that is perfect for dipping with tortilla chips or spreading over nachos or tacos. The dish can easily be customized to one's preference by adding extra ingredients like beans, ground beef, or pulled pork. The dish is a crowd-pleaser and is guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering or potluck dinner.

Instructions

1.	In a skillet, cook the pork sausage over medium heat until browned.
2.	Add in the diced onion and green bell pepper, cooking until the vegetables are soft.
3.	In a large saucepan, combine the cooked sausage mixture, diced rotel tomatoes and green chilies, Velveeta cheese, and cream of mushroom soup.
4.	Cook the mixture over low-medium heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted and the mixture is combined.
5.	Serve the queso hot with tortilla chips or as a topping for nachos or tacos.

PROS

Texas Winter Queso is a quick and easy appetizer to make for a crowd, with a rich and creamy texture that is sure to please everyone’s taste buds.

The dish is versatile and can be served as a main course as well, by adding extra toppings like ground beef or pulled pork.

CONS

The dish is high in calories and fat due to the use of Velveeta cheese and cream of mushroom soup.

It may not be suitable for those with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish provides a good source of protein from the pork sausage and is rich in calcium due to the cheese.
The dish also provides some vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and tomato sauce.