Queso Dip Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Queso Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 small red onion, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno, optional; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; One 12-ounce domestic lager beer, such as Budweiser; 1/4 cup whole milk; 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Sprinkle of chipotle powder, optional; Tortilla chips, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 small red onion, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno, optional
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
One 12-ounce domestic lager beer, such as Budweiser
1/4 cup whole milk
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sprinkle of chipotle powder, optional
Tortilla chips, for serving

1
Put the cilantro, onions and pickled jalapeno if using on a cutting board, and chop them into a rough mixture.
2
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add the flour, and stir until it is absorbed.
4
Pour in the beer and milk; whisk constantly until the mixture comes to a simmer and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat, and stir in the Monterey Jack until completely melted and smooth.
6
Transfer the queso dip to a warmed serving dish, a fondue pot or a small slow cooker set to warm or low.
7
Sprinkle the cilantro mixture on top, and sprinkle with a little chipotle powder if using.
8
Serve with tortilla chips.

565

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, 1/2 small red onion, roughly chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno, optional, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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