A copycat version of Chili’s most popular appetizer is so easy to make at home! You only need a few ingredients to make Copycat Chili’s Skillet Queso.
It’s time for another week of copycat recipes! Last year’s group of copycat recipes did so well I HAD to do it again. Who doesn’t love a good copycat restaurant recipe?!
I come from a family of chips and queso eaters. If we’re at a restaurant with chips and queso on the menu, we order it. One of our very favorites is the chips and queso appetizer at Chili’s. And I’m so excited that we can eat it whenever we darn well please right in our very own kitchen! And it’s so easy, too.
This recipe requires three ingredients and a crock pot. That. Is. It. It’s pretty much the perfect recipe.
This is a perfect dip for a party. Make it in the crock pot and keep it warm to serve. Everyone will love it!
Copycat Chili's Skillet Queso
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz block Velveeta cheese
- 1 15 oz can Hormel no bean chili
- 1 c milk
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- tortilla chips to serve
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a sauce pan and heat over medium. Stir and heat until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
Kitchen tools and gadgets needed for this recipe:
We love copycat recipes! Here are a few more of our favorites…
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Aimee @ Like mother like daughter says
Yum! I love chilis and their queso too. I can’t wait to try this at home!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
We do this with cream cheese instead of Velveeta and add some cajun seasoning. YUM!
Allison Miller says
Ooh that sounds fabulous! We’ll have to try it that way sometime!
mikaela platter says
Ooh yummy! I will have to try this
Becky @ lovetobeinthekitchen says
Yum! This looks and sound amazing! I love dips!
Taylor Bryant says
This looks so yummy! I want to bring this to a Halloween party and use my crockpot. Do you know many serving this recipe provides?
Linda Laird says
This recipe was so bad it went down the garbage disposal. Never done that before. Ugh! Had to quick make a substitute for a major event.
Alli says
Linda, I’m so sorry to hear that! This is the first negative comment I’ve gotten on this recipe. Can I ask what it was that you didn’t like? Flavor? Texture? Thank you for leaving your comment and letting me know.
Braian says
Very good thanks you for sharing this recipe
Alli says
Thanks so much for your comment! I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Cheyenne Quinney says
This recipe is so yummy and makes quite a bit! I was a bit worried while cooking it because it was really runny, but it thickens up once you take it off the burner. 🙂
Alli says
Thanks so much for the comment and your review, Cheyenne! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Janette says
This was a hit with my family. It’s very delicious! Thank you!
Alli says
I’m so glad! Thanks so much for letting me know, Janette!
Monica Uzzetta says
This recipe was delicious!! I’m pregnant with a craving and this recipe delivered! It will become a staple in my household!!
Alli says
Thanks so much for your review, Monica! I love that it fulfilled a pregnancy craving. Those cravings are serious business!! haha Thank you again and I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe.
John m says
Just made this watching football. Leftovers are going on hot dogs as a chili cheese dog and maybe a dip for French fries.
Alli says
Awesome! I love the idea to put it on hot dogs. Thank you for making the recipe!