Looking for a queso dip recipe to serve up this Cinco de Mayo? This melty cheese dip is always a crowd pleaser, so make sure you've got lots of chips on hand for scooping!
Serves: 8
Ingredients
8 oz. Cheddar Cheese Block, shredded
1 tbsp. Cornstarch
2 tbsp. Butter
½ cup Yellow Onion, minced
1 Jalepeno Pepper, seeded and diced
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 Roma Tomatoes, diced
1½ tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Ground Cumin
½ tsp. Cayenne Pepper
12 oz. Can Evaporated Milk
4 oz. Can Diced Green Chiles
¼ cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Chips for Serving
Pickled Jalapeños, optional garnish
Instructions
Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Add minced onion, fresh jalapeño pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, tomato and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
Add the evaporated milk, cornstarch, and cheese. Fold-in the green chiles.
Continue stirring until the cheese melts completely.
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. If desired, garnish with pickled jalapeños for a little added heat!
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/the-best-queso-dip-recipe-for-entertaining/