Breakfast Queso Not Just For Breakfast Recipe

This incredible queso dip was a neighborhood bunko group sensation, and now it's your new brunch star! Perfectly spicy and cheesy, it's ready in minutes and served with warm flour tortillas and tortilla chips. Customize the heat with your choice of Rotel – mild, medium, or hot! Impress your guests with this easy yet delicious recipe, perfect for brunch, game day, or any occasion.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 527.2 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Breakfast Queso Not Just For Breakfast

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How to Make Breakfast Queso Not Just For Breakfast

  1. Brown 1 pound of sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
  2. While the sausage browns, cut 16 ounces of cream cheese into 1/2-inch cubes.
  3. Once the sausage is browned and crumbly, stir in the cubed cream cheese and 1 (10-ounce) can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies.
  4. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until the cheese is melted and the mixture is bubbly and smooth (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. Serve immediately with warm flour tortillas and/or tortilla chips.
  6. For a lower-fat version, use 1/2 pound of sausage and reduced-fat or fat-free cream cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

40 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

117g

Carbs

1g