I have been making a variation of this bean and cheese queso for years and years. Seriously, I think that the original recipe came from a crinkled up Gourmet magazine from the early 90s. I have made it so many times that I do not need to look at the recipe, I know it by heart. When Progresso asked me to try out their new Three Cheese Recipe Starters, I had a suspicion that it would be perfect for my bean and cheese queso recipe. I was right.
As with my Beer Cheese soup, this can also be made on the stove, but I like to make it in the slow cooker so that it frees up stove space, and stays warm for as long as you need it too. If you like your dip to be thicker, add an extra can of refried beans. You can also add jalapenos or hot sauce to heat it up a little if you like.
Leftovers (if you should be so lucky to have some) is so good ladled over tacos the next day.
2 (16-ounce) cans refried beans
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 cup salsa
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup beer
2 cans (18 oz) Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Add refried beans, chiles, salsa, oregano, cumin, and garlic powder to the insert of a slow cooker. Mix until smooth.
Add beer and cheese sauce.
Cook for 2 hours on low.
Add cilantro and stir until combined.
Serve with chips.
Ingredients
- 2 (16-ounce) cans refried beans
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup beer
- 2 cans (18 oz) Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Add refried beans, chiles, salsa, oregano, cumin, and garlic powder to the insert of a slow cooker. Mix until smooth. Add beer and cheese sauce.
- Cook for 2 hours on low. Add cilantro and stir until combined.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
**This post was sponsored by Progresso, but all opinions are my own.**
I am Bree. I love to cook. Even more than I love to take pictures.
Mmmm…this sounds so delicious. Just broke out my slow cooker last night. Excited for recipes like this!
Ali @ Gimme Some Oven recently posted..pumpkin no bake energy bites
Love slow cooker season!! Means fall is coming!
Loved the idea of the quesos until I read the ingredients of the sauces. You said you have been doing them for years; what did you use before the canned sauces? Our household has to be4 wheat free, and we avoid partially hydrolized fats like the plague (heart problems). I’d love to adapt this recipe so we can enjoy it.
Elaine Hudson recently posted..Red Gazing Ball is Finished
Velvetta. It is the one time that I use a processed cheese product.
How much velvetta do you use in your original recipe?
1 brick, the smaller size, not the huge one.
Mmm this would be perfect for a good get together. This sounds really great
Carlas Confections recently posted..Garlic Hummus without Tahini
thank you! It is, I have made this for years and years.
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Definitely have to make this for football season!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious recently posted..#MuffinMonday: Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
This sounds so good! I love the addition of green chiles for just a hint of heat
Katie @ Blonde Ambition recently posted..Birthday Weekend in Photos
this is so good, I love how easy it is to make too.
Looks delicious! What would be a good substitute for the beer?
I would just leave it out.
anything with beer and cheese, and I’m in!
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings recently posted..Jerk Chicken
Me too! All over it.
I am a big fan of both cheese dips and bean dips, so put them together in matrimony and I’m standing around the bowl munching on chips and dip like it’s my job! Your recipe looks tasty and fun for get togethers!
Julia {The Roasted Root} recently posted..Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins
Me too! I am all about queso right now. I have recently discovered the queso at Cafe Rio and now I am obsessed.
Love the addition of beer to the recipe!
Lesley recently posted..Butternut Squash Mac N’ Cheese
Me too! Beer makes everything better.
Totally making this for our Super Bowl get together! I can’t wait to try it
Hope you like it.