This classic Texas-Mex Queso recipe is cheesy, spicy, and velvety smooth. If you are looking for a super-easy, super-delicious queso recipe, then you are in the right place. No need to whip out canned cheese or your Velveeta block. You can make something more delicious from scratch! This queso dip is made with real cheese blended with spicy peppers, tomatoes, onion, and spices. Bonus: You can seriously elevate your breakfast tacos by dipping them in this luxuriously smooth dip. Yum!
Growing up in Texas, queso is one of those dips that you can find everywhere. From mexican restaurants to our local grocery stores, everyone makes queso! Queso here in Texas has become what Apple pie is to America, something we are known for!
I make this queso recipe at least once a week, and I most definetly make it for gatherings. This is my go-to queso dip and also one of my favorite dips to make.
QUESO INGREDIENTS
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Cheese – I use a combination of white american cheese and cheddar cheese.
Peppers – It’s not queso without peppers! I love using a combination of jalapeno and serrano peppers.
Tomatoes – One small roma tomato
Garlic – 2 cloves of minced garlic
Spices – Cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and just a touch of nutmeg. You won’t even know that the nutmeg is there, but it will add a bit of warmth and nuttiness to this dip.
HOW TO MAKE QUESO
Follow these steps to make this recipe:
- Saute: In a saucepan, saute the peppers and onion until translucent then add the garlic.
- Stir: Stir in the tomatoes, spices, cornstarch, and milk.
- Add the cheese: Gradually add in all of the cheese and stir well until smooth.
- Serve: Remove the queso from the heat and serve with tortilla chips.
The Best Queso Dip Recipe – How To Make Queso Blanco
Course: AppetizersCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy10
servings5
minutes10
minutesVelvety smooth Queso blended with real cheese, tomatoes, and spicy peppers.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 white American cheese slices chopped finely
1 cup 1 white cheddar cheese, freshly grated
1/2 1/2 of a medium onion, minced
2 cloves 2 of garlic, minced
2 tbsp 2 canned jalapenos, minced
2 tbsp 2 canned serrano pepper, minced
2 tbsp 2 fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 1 roma tomato, diced
1/2 tsp 1/2 onion powder
1/2 tsp 1/2 garlic powder
1/2 tsp 1/2 cumin
1 pinch 1 of nutmeg
1 can 1 of evaporated milk
1 tbsp 1 whole milk
1 tbsp 1 cornstarch
2 tbsp 2 butter
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, then add the diced onion and peppers. Season with salt and pepper and allow the vegetables to cook until translucent. Then add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until you begin to smell the garlic.
- Stir in the tomatoes, nutmeg, cumin, garlic, and onion powder, and saute for 1 minute, then whisk in the cornstarch, followed by the cheese and milk.
- Continue stirring constantly over medium heat until the cheese is silky smooth.
- Adjust your salt, if needed, and stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Garnish with fresh tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro leaves.
- Serve with tortilla chips
Recipe Video
Notes
- Refrigerate any leftovers immediately by storing them in an air-tight container.
- Adjust peppers by adding more or reducing the amount in this recipe as needed.
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