DIY Queso
DIY Queso is a delicious and creamy cheese dip that combines the flavors of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese with a bit of heat from jalapeños and the savory goodness of onions and garlic. This dip is perfect for serving with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite Tex-Mex dishes.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ medium onion , finely chopped
- 3 jalapeños , finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves , grated
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups (or more) milk
- ½ pound Monterey Jack cheese , grated
- ½ pound medium or sharp Cheddar cheese , grated
Instructions
- MELT butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeño and garlic and sauté until soft. Season with salt.
- ADD flour and stir until fully incorporated then whisk in milk until base becomes smooth and thickens.
- REDUCE heat and slowly add both cheeses and whisk until completely melted and smooth. (If queso gets too thick, add a little milk to thin out.)
Notes
Suggested modifications: our friends over at Morgan's make their rockstar queso with smoked mozzarella and chiles, but other possible modifications could include Pepper Jack cheese, ground beef, guacamole or pico de gallo. The queso world is your oyster, go forth and conquer.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 0.5mg
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