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Cast Iron Skillet Queso

The very best queso dip you'll every try, and less than ten minutes of hands-on time. Makes 8-10 servings as a main appetizer, or 12-15 if you serve it with other stuff.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes

Equipment

  • 10 inch cast iron skillet
  • Rubber spatula
  • Mixing spoon or fork

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds queso blanco velveeta cheese (cubed) (no substituting here - it HAS to be this one)
  • 8 ounces pepper jack cheese (cubed)
  • 1 10 ounce can rotel with green chilies (drained)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ¼ cup red onion (diced)
  • 3 tablespoons pickled jalapenos (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  • Combine.  Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Add all the ingredients except the chopped cilantro in a 10-inch or larger cast iron skillet. Stir everything together until evenly mixed.
  • Bake.  Place the skillet on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly around the edges.
  • Stir.  Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Stir the melted cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until fully combined and smooth. Stir in the freshly chopped cilantro.
  • Add toppings and serve.  Top with your favorites like pico de gallo, fresh or pickled jalapeños, additional chopped cilantro, hot sauce, or diced red onions. Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.

Notes

Optional Toppings:
Pico de gallo, chopped red onion, cilantro, hot sauces, salsa verde, fresh or pickled jalapenos, corn, black beans
Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top, you may have to add more cream or milk to thin out the queso dip.
Fresh jalapeno can be used in place of pickled jalapeno.
Nutritional amount is for 12 servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 737mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1412IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 607mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 12
Calories: 439kcal
Author: Katie Shaw