El Original Queso Recipe

Name: El Original Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; Pinch of kosher salt; 2 pounds Velveeta, cubed; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 9 jalapenos, seeded and chopped (about 3/4 cup); 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Tortilla chips, for serving; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Pinch of kosher salt
2 pounds Velveeta, cubed
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
9 jalapenos, seeded and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Tortilla chips, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

1
Make the pico de gallo: In a bowl, mix the tomatoes with the onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and salt.
2
Make the queso: In an enameled medium cast-iron casserole, melt the cheese with the milk over low heat, stirring often, until smooth, 7 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium skillet.
4
Add the jalapenos and onion and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 7 minutes.
5
Stir in the cumin and salt.
6
Stir the jalapeno mixture into the melted cheese.
7
Off the heat, stir in the pico de gallo.
8
Serve hot with tortilla chips and lime wedges.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion, 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, El Original Queso falls under the General 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.

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El Original Queso

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