Homemade Queso
This mild or wild homemade queso is just what your chips have been looking for! Smooth melted cheese for dipping spiced exactly how you like it!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 216kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
- 1-2 Tablespoons of minced jalapeños OR 1-2 TBSP mild green bell peppers choose your spice level!
- 1 12 oz can of evaporated milk
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese you can use just about ANY cheddar you have on hand
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules or powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- pinch of cayenne if you need more heat
Instructions
- warm the oil in a small skillet over low medium-low heat
- when it's warm add the pepper and let it cook gently for 3-4 minutes until soft
- warm the milk over medium-low heat, never boiling, just warming
- toss the flour with the cheese
- when the milk is warm sprinkle in some of the cheese
- stir to combine
- add the spices and sauteed peppers, and stir to combine
- slowly add the cheese stirring well with each addition
- once all the cheese has been added just keep stirring until the sauce is completely melted and has come together in a thick glorious dippable sauce
- use a chip or two to check for salt levels, add as needed
- now is the time to check for spice levels, do you want that cayenne? does it need more cumin or any other spices? add and adjust as desired
- serve with tortilla chips
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 524IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 373mg | Iron: 0.3mg