Copycat Chipotle Queso Recipe

Name: Copycat Chipotle Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Copycat Chipotle Queso falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Copycat Chipotle Queso

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