Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Hot Cheese Dip Recipes Copycat Chili’s Queso Dip 4.8 (4) 3 Reviews 2 Photos Skillet queso has never been this easy—or this good. By Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on January 31, 2024 Tested by Amanda Holstein Tested by Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein has loved baking since the age of 6 and now works for the Dotdash Meredith team as a Test Kitchen Assistant. The one tool Amanda cannot live without would have to be a rubber spatula. She calls it "an absolute essential and such a versatile tool". Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 2 2 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 8 (serving size: 3/4 cup) Jump to Nutrition Facts Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 (serving size: 3/4 cup) servings 16 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cut into 1 inch cubes 1 cup whole milk 1 (15 ounce) can no-bean chili (such as Hormel®) 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime) 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 (9 ounce) package yellow or white corn tortilla chips salsa, for serving Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add cheese and milk; cook, stirring often, until smooth, about 4 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in chili, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together onion and cilantro in a small bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Top queso with cilantro-onion mixture, and serve with tortilla chips and salsa on the side. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 418 Calories 25g Fat 33g Carbs 17g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 418 % Daily Value * Total Fat 25g 32% Saturated Fat 10g 51% Cholesterol 58mg 19% Sodium 1284mg 56% Total Carbohydrate 33g 12% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 7g Protein 17g 35% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Calcium 865mg 67% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 414mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.