Classic Tex-Mex Queso (Cheese Dip)
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4.8
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Classic Tex-Mex Queso (Cheese Dip)
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This Classic Tex-Mex Queso recipe is as good as you will find at your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant. Creamy, silky, and with just enough heat to make it practically addictive. Adjust the peppers and seasonings to your own tastes. As written, this queso is close to medium heat.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ medium onion chopped, about ½ cup
- 2 jalapeños fresh, seeded and chopped (removing the seeds and ribs decreases the heat significantly)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon serrano chiles pickled, (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 oz. can evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 cup water
- ½ lb American cheese yellow, grated
- ½ lb American cheese white, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 .5 oz can green chiles
- 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped
- Pico de Gallo for garnish
- tortilla chips for dipping
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion, jalapeños, and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the pickled Serrano peppers (if using) and tomatoes, and cook just until tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 more minutes.
- In a medium bowl, add the corn starch to the evaporated milk, and whisk until dissolved and incorporated. Whisk in the water and add to the veggies in the skillet.
- Stir with a wooden spoon until just starting to thicken.
- Add in the cheese and stir until completely melted.
- Stir in the cumin, onion powder, pepper, salt, green chilies, and cilantro. Bring to just a simmer and let cook for a couple of minutes.
- Transfer to a warmed bowl, or small slow-cooker, and top with Fresh Pico de Gallo and warmed tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
732mg
(31%)
Potassium
99mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
514IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
400mg
(40%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 732mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 514IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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