Cowboy Queso

Name: Cowboy Queso
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. hot sausage, casings removed; 16 oz. velveeta, cut into 1” cubes; 1/2 c. Shredded Monterey Jack; 1/2 c. pale ale; 1 (14.5-oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes, drained; 1/2 c. pickled jalapeños; Tortilla chips, for serving

By Lauren MiyashiroPublished: Nov 4, 2016

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

Chelsea Lupkin

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

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The classic queso you already love, with a spicy kick!

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Ingredients

1/2 lb. hot sausage, casings removed
16 oz. velveeta, cut into 1” cubes
1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack
1/2 cup pale ale
1 (14.5-oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
Tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat a medium skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2Pour in the pale ale to deglaze the skillet. Let reduce slightly then stir in velveeta and monterey jack. Cook over medium heat until melted through, about 5 minutes. Stir in most of the fire-roasted tomatoes and remove from heat.
3. Step 3Top queso with remaining tomatoes and pickled jalapeños. Serve immediately.