Queso

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Tex-Mex

Queso

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

Servings
  • 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Roma tomato diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper diced (seeds & membranes removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup evaporated milk

Instructions

  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. Add in the minced garlic, diced tomato Cook briefly for 1 minute while stirring. 
  4. Add in the seasonings (oregano, cumin, salt, chili powder) stir to combine. 
  5. 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. 
  6. Add in the shredded cheese. Cook over low heat stirring while the cheese melts. 
  7. 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 (5%) 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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