Perfect Queso Recipes

QUESO (MEXICAN CHEESE DIP)

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium-sized pot over medium-heat. Sauté the green onions (white parts only) for 4 minutes, until soft. Then add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the tomatoes in with juices with the chiles, cumin, onion powder and cayenne pepper. Cook while stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes until soft and fragrant.
• Mix cornstarch into the pot, then pour in the evaporated milk, stirring well to combine.
• Bring to a boil, then add the cheese, mixing well. Cook, while stirring, until cheese just melts through the milk and transforms into a smooth sauce. Take off heat immediately.
• Stir in cilantro, green onions (reserved green parts) and season with salt to taste if needed. Mix well.Serve warm.Tip: Queso thickens when cooled.

PERFECT QUESO RECIPE

Steps:

• Add cheeses and half of the half and half or milk to the double boiler over low heat.
• Stir as the cheese melts and add more of the half and half or milk until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.
• The cheese sauce should be thin but still thick enough to coat a chip when dipped. Serve immediately or pour into a small slow cooker on the warm setting to serve.