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Queso Dip Recipe

Smooth and silky queso dip, made using NO velveeta! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 914 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 8 oz block cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow or white onion minced (about 1/3 - 1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 - 2 tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 12 oz can evaporated milk full-fat
  • 4 oz diced green chiles drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 - 3 Tbsp milk (if needed)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded cheese and cornstarch, stirring well to coat. Set aside.
  2. Heat butter and oil over MED HIGH heat in saucepan. When hot, add minced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until soft and slightly charred.
  3. Reduce heat to MED and add garlic and tomato and cook 1-2 minutes. Stir in salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Add evaporated milk and cheese mixture. Stir in diced green chiles. Turn heat down to LOW and stir until cheese melts completely and mixture turns into a smooth cheese sauce.
  5. Stir in cilantro and some milk if needed. Keep in mind, queso will thicken as it cools (usually I don't need to add any milk).
  6. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 914kcal (46%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 34g (170%) Cholesterol 195mg (65%) Sodium 932mg (39%) Potassium 1899mg (54%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 58g (116%) Vitamin A 2598IU (52%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 1674mg (167%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 914

% Daily Value*

Calories 914kcal 46%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 34g 170%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 932mg 39%
Potassium 1899mg 40%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 58g 116%
Vitamin A 2598IU 52%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 1674mg 167%
Iron 2mg 11%

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