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Campfire Queso

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Campfire Queso is a rich, smoky, and indulgent hot cheese dip packed with meat, beans, corn, and three kinds of cheese. Perfect for sharing around the campfire or grill with tortilla chips.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces ground beef

8 ounces bulk Italian sausage

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)

8 ounces pasteurized cheese product (such as Velveeta®), cubed

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cubed

8 ounces shredded Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese

3/4 cup no-salt-added canned black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup frozen corn

3/4 cup diced avocado

1/4 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375–400°F) or place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on a grill grate over a campfire.
  2. Add ground beef, Italian sausage, red onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño to the skillet. Cook, stirring and breaking up meat, until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes and green chiles, Velveeta, cream cheese, shredded cheese, black beans, and corn.
  4. Cover skillet with foil and cook for 8 minutes.
  5. Uncover and stir. Continue cooking uncovered for about 2 more minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and mixture is bubbly.
  6. Top with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • To reduce spiciness, omit or reduce the amount of jalapeño.
  • This dish does not reheat well—best enjoyed fresh.
  • Use a sturdy cast-iron skillet for even heating and great campfire flavor.
  • Great for camping, tailgating, or backyard cookouts.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meats and double the beans and veggies.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 442
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 33g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg