Are you hosting a holiday party this year? Or maybe you are attending a pot luck style party and you are wondering what to take. I have the world’s best queso dip recipe {trust me…that is not an exaggeration} that will absolutely be a huge hit anywhere you serve it.
This is a variation of the queso dip my mom makes and it is always super popular wherever we take it. Put it together and keep it warm in the crockpot or you can carry it somewhere and just warm it back up in the microwave.
What You’ll Need:
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 1/2 cups salsa
1 15oz jar of queso cheese dip
1 can of Chili Magic chili beans
3 Tbsp chopped onion
Let’s Make It:
1) Brown your Italian sausage, crumbling with a spoon during cooking.2) Drain the sausage and set aside.
3) In the same pot, combine the salsa, cheese dip and beans. Stir well to combine.Add crumbled Italian sausage and stir. Heat over low heat until bubbly. Top with chopped onion and serve warm with tortilla chips. I usually choose blue tortilla chips or the scoops because they hold up to the chunky dip better than the restaurant style ones. I have seen some little scoop shaped veggie tortilla chips at Costco that I may try with this dip this year.I take this dip to pretty much any party we attend during the fall and winter because I know it will disappear. The crockpot version is my absolute favorite because it is pretty much hands off. Simply put the cooked sausage and remaining ingredients in the crockpot and set it to the warm setting. Super easy but a guaranteed party favorite.
What is your favorite party food? Do you have one or two recipes that you make all the time because you know people will love them?
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1½ cups salsa
- 1 15oz jar of queso cheese dip
- 1 can of Chili Magic chili beans
- 3 Tbsp chopped onion
- Brown your Italian sausage, crumbling with a spoon during cooking. Drain the sausage and set aside.
- In the same pot, combine the salsa, cheese dip and beans. Stir well to combine. Add crumbled Italian sausage and stir. Heat over low heat until bubbly.
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Ave says
This looks absolutely delicious! I have been searching for the “right! queso tip for ages! Thanks for sharing.
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Tina Ashburn says
Sounds wonderful! I’m going to print and pin this recipe! Then I’m going to try it out! thanks!!
jenny at dapperhouse says
I love reading your recipes because it makes me realize that there are so many more options out there – like italian sausage for queso!! Who knew. I might try this for the guys on a big football game day.
Tracie says
Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmm it looks so good!
I love that you paired it with the blue corn tortilla chips. They are my favorite.
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Lisa says
That looks amazing. I’ll have to try it!
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brett says
yummmmm we do the blue chips because they are fun and different!! i’m off to investigate your “spoon” for sausage crumbling too
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Debbie Denny says
That looks so yummy. Love queso!
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Helene Cohen Bludman says
You had me at crockpot. 🙂 This looks seriously good and I’ll have to give it a try.
Angela says
That does look pretty amazing. I would love to have a bowl of that right now!
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Jessica Harlow says
The crock pot version of this sounds perfect for those New Year’s parties! Easy and delicious…my two must-bes for cooking!
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trisha says
Can I eat this for dinner tonight?!???!?
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Jennifer B says
Wow I love dips and this looks so good! I will be making this very soon!
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Deborah says
This looks like a great easy recipe. I like to take homemade salsa with tortilla chips.
mama to 5 blessings says
drooooooooooooling! Reminds me of the one Chili’s has and it’s my favorite! Pinning! 🙂
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Amy Desrosiers says
I love this queso recipe, and think this looks great for a meal!
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katherine says
I love queso so much. This sounds absolutely delicious!
Shanna says
This is perfectly timed! My hubby and I always make three or so dips each New Year’s eve to snack on and this one sounds perfect!
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Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
Whenever I throw parties, i struggle because I like foods that most people don’t like. This is a great recipe to keep on hand for those who don’t want my “greenies”, as they call them. 🙂
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Danielle @ We Have It All says
That looks AMAZING, thanks for sharing! We ALL love queso!
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Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I’m crazy for queso dip although I’ve never made it with meat before. That’s a nice change of pace!
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Rhonda - A Born Unique Mom says
This dish looks so creamy and delicious, can’t wait to try it! We got a new crockpot that cooks 3 dishes at once. I’ll be making this recipe for sure. 🙂
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Janeane Davis says
The title of this post grabbed my attention because I like both queso and dip.
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Cynthia L. says
I love queso dip and think I could make a meal out of it! Great additions to the cheese!
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Cassi says
I like how the bowl is almost football shaped and the onions look like the stripes.
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Wanda Tracey says
This looks absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to make this.We are crazy for Mexican food and my family will love this dip.
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Shannah Coe says
Thanks! We make this dip for almost every party we have. It is a huge crowd favorite.
Sinea Pies says
This looks really really good. I’m pinning it!
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