Seafood Queso Dip Recipes

EASY QUESO DIP

Steps:

• Stovetop method: Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low and place a bowl inside the pot to create a double boiler. (The bowl should be big enough to rest above the rim of the pot without the bottom touching the water.) Add both cheeses, the half-and-half, garlic, jalapeño, and ground black pepper, then stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the dip is creamy. Stir in the green chilies.
• Slow cooker method: Combine both cheeses, the half-and-half, garlic, jalapeño, and ground black pepper in the base of a slow cooker, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 50 minutes, stirring once half-way through. Stir in the green chilies. Transfer to a serving bowl or reduce the temperature of the slow cooker to warm and keep covered until ready to serve.
• Top with diced tomatoes, cilantro, and sliced jalapeño. Serve immediately.

SEAFOOD CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the cheese, crab, tomatoes and shrimp. Cover and cook on low until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Serve with baguette slices and vegetables.

SHRIMP CON QUESO DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except shrimp in top of large double boiler. Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended. Add shrimp to cheese mixture. Pour into chafing dish. Serve with large corn chips. Makes approximately 11 cups.
• Dip may be frozen for up to 6 weeks.

SHRIMP CON QUESO

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Add the onion and jalapeno and cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until they give off their juices and they evaporate, about 5 minutes.
• (The mixture should look somewhat dry.) Add the milk and bring to a simmer.
• In a medium bowl, toss the Monterey Jack and Cheddar with the cornstarch.
• Stir the cheese into the milk mixture, a handful at a time, stirring with the hot sauce.
• Transfer to a mini crockpot or fondue pot.
• Serve warm, with the tortilla chips for dipping.

RESTAURANT-STYLE WHITE QUESO DIP

Steps:

• Combine American cheese and half-and-half in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power in 1 1/2 minute intervals, stirring in between each interval, until melted and creamy, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir in jalapenos, jalapeno juice, cumin, and cayenne. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and serve immediately.