Instant Pot® Sausage Queso

Got a craving for queso but don't want to wait on a slow cooker? Instant Pot® to the rescue! Feel free to use the ground meat of your choice (hamburger, turkey, or chicken) and don't forget the chips!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 413 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 pound bulk country sausage
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Crumble sausage in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil, onion, and jalapeno; cook for 3 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in sausage, beer, and tomatoes. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Carefully release remain pressure manually. Remove the lid. Add Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses; whisk vigorously until melted. Serve immediately.