Description
This Cowboy Queso Dip combines savory ground pork sausage, crispy bacon, Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, and two kinds of cheese for a creamy, hearty appetizer. Serve it warm with tortilla chips and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork sausage (spicy or mild)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn (drained if using canned)
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (or Monterey Jack)
- ½ cup beer (or substitute chicken broth or milk)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional toppings: diced jalapeños, green onions, hot sauce
Instructions
- Place the ground pork sausage in a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula, until fully cooked and nicely browned.
- Add the cooked and crumbled bacon, undrained Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained and rinsed black beans, and drained corn. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
- Add the cubed Velveeta and shredded pepper jack cheese. Pour in the ½ cup of beer, or use chicken broth or milk as a substitute. Stir gently as the cheeses melt, cooking over medium to medium-low heat until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning and stir thoroughly until evenly distributed. Continue stirring until all the ingredients are well combined and the queso reaches a thick, creamy consistency that is easy to scoop.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Add diced jalapeños, green onions, or hot sauce if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use spicy or mild ground pork sausage depending on your preferred level of heat.
- Pepper jack can be replaced with Monterey Jack for a milder cheese flavor.
- If using canned corn, drain it before adding it. Keep the Rotel tomatoes undrained.
- Refrigerated leftovers will thicken; reheat gently and stir frequently to restore the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 320
Keywords: Cowboy Queso Dip, queso dip, sausage queso dip, cowboy queso, cheesy queso dip, Rotel queso dip, Tex-Mex appetizer