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Queso (Mexican Cheese Dip)
Luxuriously smooth Queso made with real cheese! This rich and velvety Queso Dip recipe is a winner! Flavour packed with onion, garlic, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro and spices.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10 serves
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- ½ pound cheddar cheese 225 g fresh, shredded, smoked, sharp or American cheddar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¾ cup green onions finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 3.5 oz diced tomatoes Roma, grape or cherry tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper add more to taste if desired
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch cornflour
- 13 ounces evaporated milk full fat
- 4 oz fire roasted green chiles or jalapeños
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh, finely chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium-sized pot over medium-heat. Sauté the green onions (white parts only) for 4 minutes, until soft. Then add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes in with juices with the chiles, cumin, onion powder and cayenne pepper. Cook while stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Mix cornstarch into the pot, then pour in the evaporated milk, stirring well to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then add the cheese, mixing well. Cook, while stirring, until cheese just melts through the milk and transforms into a smooth sauce. Take off heat immediately.
- Stir in cilantro, green onions (reserved green parts) and season with salt to taste if needed. Mix well.Serve warm.Tip: Queso thickens when cooled.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Reheat on stove or in microwave. Adjust consistency with a little more milk, if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
237mg
(10%)
Potassium
181mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
544IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
266mg
(27%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10serves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 237mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 544IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 266mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.