$5 Chips 'n' Dips recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsChuy's$5 Chips 'n' Dips Recipe

$5 Chips 'n' Dips Recipe

Inspired by Chuy's
Time30m
Serves4

Queso—Our signature recipe. Compuesto—Queso with ground beef, guac & pico. Lil’ Chuy Gooey—Layered with refried beans, Queso, lettuce, pico, ground beef and topped with sour cream, guac & jalapeños. Boom-Boom Pow—Layered with refried beans, Boom-Boom Sauce, lettuce, pico & topped with sour cream, guac & jalapeños.

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Ingredients

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Queso

Compuesto

Lil’ Chuy Gooey

Boom-Boom Pow

Method

Queso Preparation

  1. 1

    Melt the Cheese

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and milk. Stir until melted and smooth.

  2. 2

    Add Spices

    Stir in diced jalapeños, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Mix well and keep warm.

Compuesto Assembly

  1. 3

    Cook the Beef

    In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.

  2. 4

    Assemble Compuesto

    In a serving bowl, layer queso, cooked ground beef, guacamole, and pico de gallo.

Lil’ Chuy Gooey Assembly

  1. 5

    Layer Ingredients

    In a large dish, spread refried beans, followed by a layer of queso, then add shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, ground beef, and top with sour cream, guacamole, and sliced jalapeños.

Boom-Boom Pow Assembly

  1. 6

    Layer Boom-Boom Pow

    In a separate dish, layer refried beans, Boom-Boom Sauce, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and top with sour cream, guacamole, and sliced jalapeños.

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