Description
Creamy, cheesy Cowboy Queso with sausage, peppers, and bold spices. Perfect for parties, game day, or family nights, this dip is easy to make and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef or turkey sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 16 oz processed melting cheese (cubed)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 2–4 tbsp milk (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
- Cook sausage in a skillet until browned; drain excess grease.
- Add onions and jalapeños to the skillet and sauté until tender.
- Lower heat and add cheeses, melting slowly while stirring.
- Fold in diced tomatoes, black beans, and spices; simmer until creamy.
- Adjust thickness with milk if desired and serve warm with tortilla chips or dippers.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins