Sausage Queso & Chips Recipe
Fresh tortilla chips served with homemade sausage queso.
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Ingredients
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For the Tortilla Chips
For the Sausage Queso
Method
For the Tortilla Chips
- 1
Prepare the Tortillas
Cut each corn tortilla into six equal triangles.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry the Chips
Carefully add the tortilla triangles in batches to the hot oil, frying until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- 4
Drain the Chips
Use a slotted spoon to remove the chips from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Season with salt while still warm.
For the Sausage Queso
- 5
Cook the Sausage
In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the ground sausage. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Add Cream Cheese
Reduce heat to low and add the cream cheese to the pan, stirring until melted and combined with the sausage.
- 7
Add Cheeses and Tomatoes
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Mix until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 8
- 9
Season the Queso
Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to taste, stirring well to combine.
- 10
Serve
Remove from heat and serve the sausage queso warm with the tortilla chips.
