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Instant Pot Queso

Instant Pot Queso with Rotel tomatoes and white cheddar is begging to be scooped up with chips or poured over nachos. Make thick and creamy queso in minutes with your pressure cooker!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 438 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ red onion diced
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 1 can Rotel Tomatoes
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 cups shredded white cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Turn Instant Pot on "SAUTE." Add butter, onion, and jalapeno to the pot. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until butter is melted and veggies are softened. Turn off.
  2. Add Rotel tomatoes (undrained) and water to the pot, stirring to make sure there are no browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.
  3. Add cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring until combined.
  4. Add cream cheese and do not stir.
  5. Secure the lid, making sure the valve is set to "SEALING."
  6. Select HIGH PRESSURE for 1 minute.
  7. When cook time ends do a controlled quick release of the pressure by moving the valve on top to venting.
  8. Remove the lid and stir. Add in heavy cream and shredded cheese. Stir until completely melted. Allow to sit several minutes to thicken.
  9. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Notes

  • Recipe tested in a 6qt Instant Pot. Time does not include the time it takes to come to pressure (about 10 minutes).
  • To do a controlled quick release, move the valve to venting, switching it on and off until the pressure fully releases, this will take about 1 minute.
  • Add more or less heavy cream to determine how thick you want your queso. We prefer ours to be slightly "pourable" to drizzle over chicken or nachos.
  • Garnish with jalapenos, rotel tomatoes, and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 438kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 950mg (40%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438

% Daily Value*

Calories 438kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 950mg 40%
Sugar 2g 4%

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