This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Wolf Brand Chili. Follow along as we make copycat Skillet Queso!
I’ve lived in Texas my whole life, and if you know Texans, we love our chili. Seriously, it’s the official state food of Texas. Recently, I was discussing chili, of all things, with friends who were reminiscing about opening a bag of corn chips and a can of chili and just pouring the chili directly into the bag of chips, then topping it off with a little cheese and onions. Yep, that’s how we do it here in the great state of Texas!
How do you like to eat your chili? A chili bar? Chili dogs? Just a big steaming bowl?
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Free Printables for a Chili Bar
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How to make Skillet Queso?
I love chili, but some of my favorite chili dishes are TexMex inspired. One of my family’s absolute favorite dishes is Skillet Queso. Oh my, is that stuff good! We have a monthly board game night at our house with some friends and our kids. Every time I whip up some Skillet Queso as an appetizer while we play, it’s completely devoured and bowls are licked clean. It’s really good, and I can’t wait to share it with all of you.
I made a batch tonight as a quick and hearty snack before heading to my high schooler’s football game. (She’s in the color guard). My 9 yr old was finishing up his bowl and said, “Mom, your homemade Skillet Queso is so much better than buying it.” His little compliments just warm my heart.
Can you make Skillet Queso in the Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot?
Yes! My husband takes this to work in the slow cooker. I sent him with the Crock-Pot with all the ingredient mixed up. Depending on when it needs to be ready, I give him two sets of instructions:
- On HIGH – Cook it for 1 hour, then stir and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes.
- On LOW – Cook for 2 hours, then stir, and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes.
I also converted the skillet queso recipe to the Instant Pot. Get the recipe here!
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Copycat Skillet Queso
Make a copycat version of Chili's Skillet Queso for a fun snack or appetizer at home.
Ingredients
- 1 can of No Beans Wolf Brand chili
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Cut the cheese into cubes.
- Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir frequently until the cheese melts and it bubbles just a bit.
- Remove from heat and ladle into bowls.
- Enjoy with tortillas, tortilla chips, or corn chips.
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In a bowl on a cold day! Your chili looks great! Dropping by from FB BB thanks for the chance & happy to meet you. Theresa @DearCreatives
Hi Stephanie, very cute printables, pinned it to save for later.
We like it in stuffed baked potatoes.
I love to eat it with cheese and sour cream
We like to scramble eggs up with some cheese then top with chili and sour cream.
My favorite way to eat chili is with crushed up crackers and shredded cheese. This is a fantastic giveaway, btw! Thank you so much for giving us the chance to win such a wonderful prize.
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Yum, this looks so good! Pinning to make later! Thanks for the giveaway. I love to eat chili with sour cream and shredded cheddar!
I like to eat chili with butteres saltine crackers, boring but good.
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I love to eat it with shredded cheddar, a bit of milk in it, and scooped in a frito big scoop with cottage cheese! Oh and corn bread muffins on the side!
I love to eat chili with saltines and rice
With fritos and sour cream!
Chili conies or with corn chips!
in a bowl with cheese and green onions is fine with me!
In a bowl with cheese over it
My favorite way to eat chili is with Fritos.
Mmmm!! My mouth is watering as I sit here reading your post! I am totally making this for lunch today! 🙂 Thanks for sharing and hosting the giveaway! My favorite way to eat chili is a good hearty bowl with Fritos on top!
With sour cream on it!
love chili with either shredded cheese or sour cream on top
I love it with onions, cheese, and oyster crackers!
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I like mine with beans and crackers.
super spicy!!! my husband normally keeps a kitchen towel on his shoulder so he can wipe his face as he eats. he always says “this is so good but i wish it didn’t make my mouth burn.”
Hot and spicy in a large mug with shredded cheese
I have 3 ways I love to eat chili, usually leftover chili. On hotdogs, on potatoes or smothered on a cheeseburger and fries. Yum Making me hungry just thinking about it!
Extra chili powder,diced onion and shredded cheese.
in a bread bowl
I like chili over rice or in nachos!
with cheese and onions on a cold day!
in a bread bowl topped with cheese sour cream and green onions!! mmmm
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I love to eat it topped with cheese and crackers.
I love mine with corn bread!
I love mine in a bowl with cornbread and a little bit of sour cream.
Thanks!
Samantha
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Just by itself or on a potato. Always with lots of cheese. Obviously 🙂
covered with cheesy goodness!
I love to eat chili over blue corn chips with nacho cheese.
Chili cheese dogs on a Sunday sport day!
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With Lots of cheese and sour cream
Love my chili with cheese and sour cream. yum!
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Love my chili with cheese and sour cream. yum!
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We love chili over nachos with spicy cheese and sour cream.
Depends on the type. Cheese, sour cream, crackers, tortilla strips are all great toppings!
Just love chili on a cold winter’s day!
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With cheese and sour cream!
I love to add it to a cornbread casserole.
I like to eat it on its own!
I like to eat chili poured over corn chips. Thank you.
Your chili recipe looks yummy! Pinned. Heading over to endorse you on Sverve. I’m there too:)
oh, and I love chili with scoops chips:)
I like my chili with pureed avocado in it, mild style