Quick & Easy Queso Dip on the Flattop Griddle

Ingredients

• 1 Medium Onion (peeled and halved; one half for sauté, one half diced later)
• 2 Jalapeño Peppers (stemmed; one half sliced for sauté, other half diced later)
• 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (for sautéing vegetables)
• 1 lb American Cheese (shredded)
• 4 oz Pepper Jack Cheese (shredded)
• 4 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
• 1 Large Tomato (diced)
• 1 can (12 oz) Evaporated Milk (full‑fat for creaminess)
• 1.5 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, cooked and crumbled)
• 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• to taste Salt

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables and Cheese

   Halve the onion and jalapeños. Slice one half of each (onion and jalapeños) into thin strips for sautéing. Dice the remaining half of the onion and jalapeños. Dice the tomato. Shred the American, pepper jack, and sharp cheddar cheeses.

   Time: PT10M

2. Sauté Half of the Vegetables

   Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and jalapeño strips. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 4–5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Cook Ground Beef with Seasonings

   Push the sautéed vegetables to the side of the skillet. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with the spoon. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring, until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink, about 8–10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Combine Cheeses and Milk

   Reduce heat to low. Stir in the evaporated milk, then gradually add all three shredded cheeses, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and the cheese is fully melted.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Low heat

5. Finish the Dip

   Add the diced onion, jalapeño, and tomato to the skillet. Stir everything together and let it heat through for another 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Low heat

6. Serve

   Transfer the hot queso dip to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, pretzels, or sliced veggies.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

8 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

1 g