Description
Spicy Cowboy Queso is a flavorful and creamy Tex-Mex appetizer featuring spicy sausage, cheeses, and a kick of jalapeño, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound spicy breakfast sausage or chorizo
- 1/2 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (drained)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk (more if needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook sausage: Add sausage, cook until browned, and drain excess grease if needed.
- Add onion and jalapeño: Stir in onion and jalapeño, cook until softened.
- Include garlic: Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in tomatoes and beans: Mix in diced tomatoes and black beans.
- Add cheeses: Reduce heat, add cream cheese, cheddar, and Monterey Jack, stir until melted.
- Adjust consistency: Slowly pour in milk to reach desired thickness.
- Season and serve: Stir in smoked paprika, salt to taste, and serve warm topped with cilantro and green onions.
Notes
- For extra heat, consider adding cayenne or hot sauce.
- Queso can be kept warm in a slow cooker for parties.
