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Copycat Chili’s Skillet Queso

May 22, 2015 by Wifeeclectic 23 Comments

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Saying we are obsessed with Skillet Queso in our house, would be an understatement. It is one of the only things that every single person in our family loves. Normally I am fighting one of the kids to eat or my husband is eating something that he doesn’t love, but not with this. It is delicious and full of flavor. We were seriously eating at Chili’s once a week before we discovered the amazing combination of cheese and No Bean Chili to make this Copycat Chili’s Skillet Queso.  I didn’t even know No Bean Chili existed until a couple of years ago and now I always keep it on hand to satisfy our queso cravings.
 

Copycat Chili’s Skillet Queso

This recipe can be whipped up in just a few minutes and it is full of delicious flavors. It is our go-to party food and it seems we can hardly watch a sports event without it.

Copycat Chili’s Skillet Queso

 You will need: 

  • 16 ounces of Velveeta 2% Milk (This is about half a box) 
  • 1 Can No Bean Chili 
  • Cast Iron Skillet 
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

 

Cut up the cheese into small sections. Add the cheese and milk into a saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until the cheese starts to melt. Add the spice and lime juice and stir well and then add the chili, stirring until everything is well combined and melted. I like to use the 2% Velveeta instead of the original because not only does the cheese melt better but it also has less fat than the original version.

 Serve immediately with chips. We also love to serve it with a cup of salsa so everyone can switch up their flavors a little bit.

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5 from 1 vote

Copycat Chili's Skillet Queso

If you love Chili's Skillet Queso, start making it at home with this copycat recipe! This recipe is the perfect party food!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: Appetizer, CopyCat Recipe, Dinner, Food, Recipe, Side Dish
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces of Velveeta 2% Milk This is about half a box
  • 1 Can No Bean Chili
  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

  • Cut up the cheese into small sections.
  • Add the cheese and milk into a saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir frequently until the cheese starts to melt.
  • Add the spice and lime juice and stir well
  • add the chili, stirring until everything is well combined and melted.
  • Serve immediately with chips.

Notes

I like to use the 2% Velveeta instead of the original because not only does the cheese melt better but it also has less fat than the original version.
We also love to serve it with a cup of salsa so everyone can switch up their flavors a little bit.

What is your favorite party snack?

 

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Comments

  1. Liz Mays says

    May 22, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    Yes please! That looks just incredible and I can not wait to have it over here. Maybe this weekend!

    Reply
  2. Masshole Mommy says

    May 22, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    That sounds amazing. Who needs to go out anymore when I can just make this at home!

    Reply
  3. Crystal says

    May 22, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    Everyone was gone the other day and I ended up eating refried beans & chips for lunch. Not my finest moment. This would up my lunch game 100%.

    Reply
  4. mail4rosey says

    May 22, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    I have never made queso at home. It's so easy I really should look into it! This sounds great.

    Reply
  5. Stephanie Pass says

    May 23, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    Skillet Queso is one of my family's favorites. I serve it when we invite friends over for game night, and they devour it.

    Reply
  6. Maddi'sMommy says

    May 25, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    Oh my gosh that looks so delicious! I'm not going to lie I've totally made a meal out of this before.

    Reply
  7. Holly @ Woman Tribune says

    May 27, 2015 at 9:12 am

    I have never tried Chili's Skillet Queso, but your copycat recipe looks really delicious. I know our guests would love this for the frequent gatherings we have during the summer.

    Reply
  8. Rachel // Maybe Matilda says

    June 2, 2015 at 10:35 pm

    We LOVE anything queso, so we're going to have to try this! Looks so good!

    Reply
  9. Cathy McInnes says

    October 20, 2015 at 1:09 am

    Yum this looks amazing!! Love the state shaped chili!!! I would love for you to share this over at my link party MMM going on now! 🙂
    Cathy@threekidsandafish{dot}com

    Reply
  10. Down Sprigg Lane says

    October 21, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    I have used Velveeta and no beans chili for years (about 20 now) but never thought of using milk or spices. So going to try this, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Laura - Eye Candy Creative Studio says

    March 25, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    this looks so good and like something that my family would love. Any kind of dip works for me that has the word queso in it 😉

    Reply
  12. Author TP Keane says

    June 2, 2016 at 2:47 am

    This looks so amazing. I love Chilli's dip and I'll def have to try it.

    Reply
  13. Robin says

    July 22, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    The spices sound like taco seasoning. Anyone tried that?

    Reply
  14. Timotheus says

    July 25, 2016 at 1:31 am

    Armour or Wolf brand would be so much better than Hormel.

    Reply
    • Jody Snow says

      October 18, 2019 at 7:37 pm

      Hormel is amazing, just like their pepperoni!

      Reply
  15. Edwina Wills says

    January 2, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    What size can of chili?

    Reply
  16. Edwina Wills says

    January 2, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    What size can of chili?

    Reply
  17. Debbie says

    November 18, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    You have no idea. Our chili’s closed like 2 years ago and I have missed this queso SOOOO much. Is it wrong to make this for dinnner tonight?

    Reply
  18. Amanda says

    June 4, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    What would the serving size be?

    Reply
  19. Travis says

    February 5, 2020 at 9:59 am

    I haven’t made this recipe with the seasonings yet because I was in a hurry and just used all of this recipe except the seasoning instead using a half a packet of taco seasoning and it came out great. One day I will take the time to actually use the spices.

    Reply
    • Wifeeclectic says

      February 12, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      That sounds like a great hack!

      Reply
  20. Trish says

    February 19, 2020 at 2:31 am

    I’ve made something similar to this..but no milk.
    Brick of cream cheese 1 can no bean chili and Fritos jalapeno cheddar in a small can..its awesome! Just melt all together on the stove. Sometimes I will add. the same size can if fritos refried beans..the fritos products are always in the chip section. Super easy!

    Reply
  21. pl says

    October 20, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    Sounds good, though I’d brown hamburger on the side, drain and add, and I’d cook it on high heat in a crock pot. Kind of like another velveeta recipe, again in crock pot, with half brick of velveeta and 1 can Rotel Diced Tomatoes … again with hamburger. It’s all good!

    Reply

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