Best The New Queso Recipes

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QUESO



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A smooth and creamy queso is quintessential game-day food, so we took the classic recipe and kicked-it up a notch with jack and Cheddar cheeses. Enjoy it with tortilla chips or any of your favorite dippers for serving.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 ounces processed block cheese, diced, such as Velveeta (see Cook's Note)
4 ounces Monterey jack cheese, coarsely shredded
2 ounces sharp Cheddar, coarsely shredded
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as RoTel Original (see Cook's Note)
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the processed cheese, Monterey Jack, Cheddar and canned tomatoes (along with the juice) to a medium saucepan or 10-inch cast-iron skillet (see Cook's Note) and turn the heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until all the cheese has melted and the queso is smooth, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
  • To make the queso spicy, use hot diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as RoTel Hot, instead of the Original.
  • Processed block cheese is crucial due to its meltability and what it adds to the queso's texture. Do not try to substitute other cheeses.

EASY QUESO



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound queso blanco-style processed cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
One 10-ounce can hot diced tomatoes and chiles
One 8-ounce jar diced pimientos, not drained

Steps:

  • Combine the cheese, the whole can of tomatoes and chiles and the jar of pimientos with their liquid in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is fully melted, 5 to 7 minutes.

SLOW-COOKER QUESO



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On gameday, queso is an undisputed MVP but it often loses steam (and silkiness) by halftime. To combat the cooldown issue, this recipe calls for making the queso in a slow cooker, which you can keep plugged in to maintain cheesy, melty bliss through the final drive.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Slow Cooker Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups)
4 ounces American cheese, shredded (1 cup)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles, such as Ro-Tel
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
Kosher salt
Finely chopped red onion, sliced jalapeƱos, chopped cilantro leaves, and tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a 1 1/2-quart slow cooker, toss both cheeses with cornstarch to evenly coat. Stir in tomatoes and evaporated milk; season with salt.
  • Cover and cook on low until mixture is bubbling and thickened slightly, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Uncover and stir until smooth. Season with more salt and garnish with onion, jalapeƱos, and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.

QUESO



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Queso, a popular Tex-Mex dip made with processed American cheese and canned tomatoes, was inspired by chile con queso, a Mexican dip of melted cheese and chiles that made its way to the United States in the 1930s and '40s. As the two-ingredient Americanized adaptation gained popularity, supermarkets began placing Ro-tel canned tomatoes near shelf-stable Velveeta cheese, and queso became mainstream. Purists will argue that any ingredient beyond American cheese and spicy diced tomatoes is unnecessary, but you can customize this recipe by adding any combination of black beans, scallions, cilantro, garlic, cumin, red-pepper flakes, oregano, lime zest or juice.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     snack, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (2-pound) block processed American cheese, such as Velveeta
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles, preferably Ro-tel brand
Tortilla chips, for serving
1 cup rinsed canned black beans
3/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 7 scallions)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican oregano
1/4 packed teaspoon fresh lime zest, plus 2 teaspoons juice (from about 1 lime)
Minced canned chipotle chiles en adobo, to taste
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Roughly chop the processed cheese into 1-inch cubes, then add to a medium saucepan. Stir in the tomatoes and their juices, plus 2/3 cup water, then heat over medium-low, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and mixture is creamy, 5 to 7 minutes. You can stop here, and serve immediately with chips, or proceed to Step 2, if you're feeling extra.
  • Stir in any combination of desired additions: black beans, scallions, cilantro, garlic, cumin, red-pepper flakes, oregano, and lime zest and juice. Heat over low, stirring occasionally, until warmed and flavors meld, about 5 minutes. If you like some extra heat, stir in chipotle chiles en adobo. Season to taste with salt, and additional red-pepper flakes, if desired, and serve immediately. (You could also keep your queso in a slow-cooker on a low setting, stirring occasionally, to keep it molten.) Mixture will keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

THE BEST CHUY'S QUESO RECIPE COPYCAT



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Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Copycat

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Velveeta Slices (16 ounce - 24 slices)
1 cup restaurant-style salsa (market pantry)
1 cup 505 Southwestern Salsa, Tomatillo Garlic & Liime
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tbsp cumin

Steps:

  • instructions (slow cooker)Place velveeta slices in slow cooker Layer on top salsa, green chile sauce, water, milk, chili powder, and cumin. Cook on low for 2 hours, mixing part way through Once finished, stir well and serve warm with chips instructions (stovetop)- Melt the Velveeta and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth and creamy. Add the half and half gradually as you stir the cheese sauce. Simmer on low heat until the queso is thick and creamy, stirring frequently to keep it from burning or sticking to the bottom of your pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 4 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 18 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 6600 grams sodium, Sugar 38 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

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