Sausage Queso
Imagine spiking cheesy queso dip with sausage and piling it over rice. No need to imagine, I've done it right here!
Servings 4
Calories 674kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage regular, Italian, or hot
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese diced
- 10- ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies mild or hot, drained
- 1 cup shredded mild or sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cooked rice for serving
- Fresh cilantro for serving
- Hot sauce for serving optional
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Remove any excess grease by using tongs to rub a paper towel around the bottom of the pan.
- Add the chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder and stir to coat. Add the cream cheese and cook until melted. Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese. Cook and stir until the cheese melts. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Spoon the sausage mixture over the rice and garnish with cilantro. Serve with hot sauce if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 1100mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1361IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 2mg