Not all queso is created equal. Although, I don’t think that I could ever turn a queso away. This Pumpkin & Sausage Queso is PERFECT for Fall. It’s loaded with a little bit of pumpkin flavor and a lot of warm spices and a real kick-in-the pants! Naturally, while it’s hatch chile season in Texas, I served mine with some green chile hatch tortilla chips and YUM.

This queso is a bit more on the extra spicy side, what with the added chipotle, spicy sausage, and of course peppers as far as the eye can see.

What can I say? Cheese just makes me the most happy person. And if it’s loaded queso that we’re talking about, I’m in it to win it. As with most cheesy dips, there really isn’t a whole lot to do here to lighten it up. Though I did use a ‘no salt added’ can of rotel instead of the original. I also used a spicy turkey sausage, which gave me a lot more meat for a lot less calories than beef or pork sausage might.

And of course, you’ve got to top it all off with some fresh pico.

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