Get the Recipe 5-Ingredient Queso (so easy!)

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  • Prep Time

    1 min

  • Cook Time

    1 min

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    168 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Get the Recipe 5-Ingredient Queso (so easy!)

In just 5 minutes, with just 5 ingredients, you can have restaurant-worthy queso right in your kitchen - all homemade! Made with real Pepper Jack cheese to add a little kick to this creamy, smooth, irresistible cheese dip!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 1 Tablespoon corn starch reduce to 3/4 TBSP for a thinner sauce
  • ½ ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼-½ ¼-½ teaspoon garlic powder see note
  • ½ ½ teaspoon kosher salt more or less to taste
  • 8 8 ounces pepperjack cheese freshly shredded
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Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together evaporated milk, corn starch, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt until combined. Start with half the salt amount if you'd like, adding the rest to taste.
  2. Bring just to a light simmer (don’t boil!) for 1-2 minutes while frequently stirring.
  3. Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheese in batches, allowing each addition to melt completely. Keep stirring to ensure the cheese melts smoothly and the dip remains a consistent temperature. Taste test, adding additional salt as needed. If adding diced chiles or tomatoes, you can stir them in now, or transfer the dip to a serving dish and garnish as desired. Enjoy with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Garlic Powder: if you prefer more of a straight-up cheese flavor, reduce the garlic powder to 1/4 teaspoon. We love garlic around here, so 1/2 teaspoon is perfect for us, but you can taste the garlic.
  • Storage: place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop until warmed through, stirring as needed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 361mg (15%) Potassium 155mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 320IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 323mg (32%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 361mg 15%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 320IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 323mg 32%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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