Queso
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Queso. This creamy, cheese sauce is made with REAL cheese! Enjoy the classic Tex Mex Queso at home with this easy to make recipe!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 cup white onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup Roma tomato diced
- 1 jalapeño* diced (seeds & membranes removed)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- Add the shredded cheese to a medium size bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch and stir briefly to ensure all the cheese is coated with the cornstarch.
- Heat the oil in a medium size skillet over medium heat. Add in the diced onion and jalapeno. Cook until the onion is softened and translucent.
- Add in the minced garlic, diced tomato Cook briefly for 1 minute while stirring.
- Add in the seasonings (oregano, cumin, salt, chili powder) stir to combine.
- Stir in the evaporated milk, scrape the pan to ensure all veggies are released from the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Add in the shredded cheese. Cook over low heat stirring while the cheese melts.
- Serve immediately, while warm.
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Notes
- Can substitute the jalapeño with diced green chiles or a fresh poblano pepper if desired. If using diced green chiles, add these to the skillet when adding in the tomato.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
874mg
(36%)
Potassium
229mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
889IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
671mg
(67%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 874mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 889IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 671mg | 67% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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