Easy Rotel Ranch Queso Recipe to Spice Up Your Football Party

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey is leaner, while beans provide protein at a lower cost

Heat a pan over medium heat and add the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks until fully cooked.

Transfer the cooked sausage to a bowl and set aside.

In the same pan, add chopped onions and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent.

Add minced garlic and chopped jalapeños to the onions and cook for an additional minute.

Turn off the heat and set the onion mixture aside.

Return the heat to medium-low and add cubed Velveeta cheese and heavy whipping cream to the pan, stirring constantly until melted.

Once the Velveeta is smooth, add softened cream cheese and mix until smooth.

Stir in the ranch seasoning mix and then fold in the onion mixture and Rotel tomatoes (juice included).

Add shredded sharp cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese, allowing them to melt slowly.

Once the cheese is melted, mix in the cooked sausage and all dry ingredients (garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper).

Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to combine flavors.

Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional sausage and fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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