adfree-recipe

We use cookies

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our cookie policy.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Our cookie policy.

Chef John's Queso Dip
0 Likes
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Quick and easy queso dip with green chiles, tomatoes, scallions, and melty cheese - irresistibly creamy and delicious.
Ingredients:
  • 0.5 pound sharp white Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, dark green parts set aside
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (4 ounce) can fire-roasted diced green chiles
  • 0.5 cup seeded and diced Roma tomatoes
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 0.25 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon diced Roma tomato
Instructions:
  • Grate Cheddar cheese into a bowl and mix with cornstarch to coat evenly.
  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Stir in garlic, light parts of the scallions, salt, chipotle, and cumin. Cook until fragrant for about 2 minutes. Add green chiles and 1/2 cup tomatoes; cook and stir for another 2 minutes. Pour in evaporated milk and bring to a boil. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted; remove from heat.
  • Mix in the fresh cilantro. Season to your liking, optionally adding cayenne for a kick. Top with the remaining green onion pieces and a tablespoon of diced tomato.

Similar Recipes