Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Avocado Tortilla Bowl Recipe
September 16, 2025
Campfire Queso Recipe
We tried the smoked queso trend from TikTok and stirred in taco-bar toppers. For a less indulgent, vegan take, try the stir-together salsa instead. It’s got everything but the meat and dairy.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
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Ingredients
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
8 ounces pasteurized cheese product (such as Velveeta®), cubed
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cubed
8 ounces shredded Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup no- salt added canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen corn
3/4 cup diced avocado
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
tortilla chips for serving
Directions
Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on a grill grate over a fire. You can also preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (375 degrees F to 400 degrees F (190 degrees C to 200 degrees C)) .
Add beef, sausage, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño to the skillet. Cook, stirring to break up lumps, until meat is browned, about 8 minutes. Pour off grease. Stir in tomatoes with green chiles, cheese product, cream cheese, pepper Jack, beans, and corn. Cover skillet with foil and cook for 8 minutes.
Uncover skillet; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and bubbly, 2 minutes more.
Top with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.
Try these sides with your Campfire Queso:
Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Stir together 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed and drained no-salt-added black beans; 1 (10-ounce) can drained no-salt-added diced tomatoes with green chiles; 1/2 cup each thawed frozen corn, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped red onion; 1 seeded and minced jalapeño pepper; and 2 tablespoons each lime juice and olive oil. Chill, covered, up to 24 hours. Stir in 1 diced avocado and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.
Avocado Crema
Blend together 1 diced avocado, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a blender until smooth. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spoon over Campfire Queso or Corn and Black Bean Salsa.
Candied Jalapeños
Add a kick with these spiced jalapeño rings . Serve them over Campfire Queso or Corn and Black Bean Salsa.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 4422 | Calories |
| 330g | Fat |
| 141g | Carbs |
| 233g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Calories 4422 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 330g | 423% |
| Saturated Fat 168g | 841% |
| Cholesterol 975mg | 325% |
| Sodium 8501mg | 370% |
| Total Carbohydrate 141g | 51% |
| Dietary Fiber 26g | 94% |
| Total Sugars 47g | |
| Protein 233g | 466% |
| Vitamin C 177mg | 196% |
| Calcium 3321mg | 255% |
| Iron 19mg | 104% |
| Potassium 5016mg | 107% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
