Chef John's Queso Dip Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Chef John's Queso Dip Recipe). I used to make something very similar to this queso dip at the Mexican restaurant I worked at in college, where we called it 'chili con queso.' At first I thought it could be thicker, but later I realized the saucy texture was the key to its addictive irresistibility. Instead of too much cheese piled up on your chip, we just get a beautiful, silky coating, and as soon as you finish one, you can't wait to dip another, and another, and another, until there are no chips left.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Chef John's Queso Dip Recipe

Ingredients

½ 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

¼ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper

½ teaspoon ground cumin

1 (4 ounce) can fire-roasted diced green chiles

½ cup seeded and diced Roma tomatoes

1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

¼ cup finely chopped cilantro

1 pinch cayenne pepper

or to taste

1 tablespoon diced Roma tomato

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Grate Cheddar cheese into a bowl. Sprinkle in cornstarch and toss to coat.

Step 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and light parts of the scallions. Sprinkle in salt chipotle and cumin. Cook and stir until fragrant about 2 minutes. Add green chiles and 1/2 cup tomatoes; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Pour in evaporated milk and bring to a boil. Add the Cheddar cheese and stir just until melted; immediately remove from heat.

Step 3

Stir in cilantro. Season to taste adding cayenne if desired. Garnish with reserved green onion parts and 1 tablespoon diced tomato.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Queso Dip Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 136

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.2g 14%

Carbohydrates: 6.1g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 9.5g 15%

Saturated Fat: 5.9g 30%

Cholesterol: 30.6mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 691.9IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 7%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 11.9mg 20%

Folate: 20.6mcg 5%

Calcium: 228.1mg 23%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 18.8mg 7%

Potassium: 202.5mg 6%

Sodium: 427.9mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 85.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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