Best Chipotle Pilsner Queso Dip Recipes

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE QUESO

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Queso is a nationwide obsession, recipes are guarded...family secrets. Here's the closest to the Chipotle family secret I could get! MMMMM! Cheese!

Provided by EmKenBken

Categories Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 1/4 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups Velveeta cheese, grated
1/4 cup tomatillo salsa
1 teaspoon lime juice, from one lime
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (13 ounce) bag tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium, heat oil. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion has softened about 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk, tomato paste, and vinegar, until well combined; allow to steep for 20 minutes.
In a large heatproof bowl, combine grated cheeses, tomatillo salsa, lime juice and oregano. Place a fine mesh strainer over the bowl containing the cheese. Strain milk mixture into the bowl. Discard solids from strainer.
Using a wooden spoon stir cheese mixture until smooth and saucy. If cheese doesn't melt completely, set bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until cheese melts and mixture comes together. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 458.7, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 8.5

CHIPOTLE PILSNER QUESO DIP

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Have your beer and eat it too with this delicious Queso dip! Go beyond the store bought jar and you will have them scraping the bowl.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Condiment

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup pilsner beer
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Food Should Taste Good™ blue corn or multigrain tortilla chips, as desired

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, heat cream cheese and beer over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly with whisk, until cream cheese is completely melted.
Stir in Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses a little at a time until melted and sauce is smooth, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, chipotles and green onions. Serve warm with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g