Homemade Queso Recipe
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Homemade Queso Recipe
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Cheese sauce makes or breaks any nacho recipe. The Best Queso recipe uses real cheese for a dip that's easy and flavorful, with sharp and smoky notes. It's the perfect party food!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 1 1/2 cups half & half, or evaporated milk
- 2 chipotle chiles, diced (canned in adobo sauce)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Place a medium sized pot over medium heat. Add the butter, shallots, garlic and jalapeño. Saute for 3-4 minutes to soften, then add the half & half and chipotle peppers.
- Whisk in the cornstarch. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, so the half & half can scald (not necessary with evaporated milk). Then lower the temperature to medium-low. Next stir in the cream cheese and mustard.
- Slowly start adding the shredded cheese. Stir and add by the handful, until the sauce comes together. If you prefer your cheese sauce a little thinner, add an extra splash of half & half. Serve immediately, or keep warm in a slow cooker or fondue pot.
Notes
- NOT A FAN OF SMOKED CHEESE? If you don't like smoky flavors, use all sharp cheddar.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cup
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
439mg
(18%)
Potassium
153mg
(4%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
790IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
3.4mg
(4%)
Calcium
377mg
(38%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 790IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 377mg | 38% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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