Ultimate EASY Tex Mex Sausage Queso Recipe!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

monterey jack cheese

🥗Healthier: pepper jack cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Pepper jack adds spice, while mozzarella is often less expensive.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Brown 1 pound of sausage in a pan, breaking it up until it's nice and crispy.

Drain the excess fat but keep 1 teaspoon for flavor.

Toss in 1 chopped onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic, cooking until they're fragrant.

Add 1 pound of processed cheese, 1 cup of whole milk, and 1 can of canned green chilis.

Stir until everything is melted and creamy.

Mix in pickled pepperoncini or jalapenos, red chili flakes, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens