Great Queso Recipe

Name: Great Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 3 serrano peppers, seeded and finely diced; 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; 3 cups shredded longhorn cheddar cheese; 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped; 2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped; ½ cup sour cream; salt

Servings: persons

12 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3 serrano peppers, seeded and finely diced
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
3 cups shredded longhorn cheddar cheese
3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
½ cup sour cream
salt

1
Melt butter in saucepan on medium-low.
2
Add onions and peppers and cook until onions are translucent.
3
Add garlic and cook additional 1 minute.
4
Whisk flour into butter-onion mixture and cook for 30 seconds.
5
Add milk and cook on medium heat, whisking constantly, until thick, about 5 minutes.
6
Stir in cilantro and tomatoes.
7
Turn heat down to low.
8
SLOWLY add cheeses (this is what keeps queso smooth and creamy versus congealed and lumpy), 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly until completely melted before adding next 1/4 cup.
9
Stir in sour cream.
10
Add salt to taste.

1186

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 onion, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced, 3 serrano peppers, seeded and finely diced, 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced, and more.

Yes, Great 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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