Skillet Queso Dip Recipe

Name: Skillet Queso Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated; 8 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated; 1/4 cups Cornstarch; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped; 2 whole Small Bell Peppers, Stems And Seeds Removed Then Chopped; 1 whole Large Jalapeno, Chopped (Remove Seeds And Ribs For Less Heat); Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped, Divided; 2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Cubed

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated
8 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated
1/4 cups Cornstarch
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped
2 whole Small Bell Peppers, Stems And Seeds Removed Then Chopped
1 whole Large Jalapeno, Chopped (Remove Seeds And Ribs For Less Heat)
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped, Divided
2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Cubed

1
Preheat the broiler in your oven.
2
Place shredded cheese in a large bowl and add cornstarch.
3
Toss to coat cheese in cornstarch and set aside.
4
Melt the butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
5
Add chopped onion, peppers and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Stir to coat the veggies in butter.
7
Cook until onion and peppers are soft but not mushy, about 5-7 minutes.
8
Add about 3/4 of the chopped cilantro to the skillet and stir.
9
Turn the heat down to low and add half of the cheese mixture into the skillet.
10
Stir and let the cheese melt.
11
Add the second half of the cheese mixture, then add the cream cheese and stir while they melt.
12
Once melted remove skillet from heat.
13
Place the skillet under the broiler until the top is golden brown and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
14
Top with remaining cilantro and serve queso with your favorite tortilla chips while its still hot.

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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: 8 ounces, weight Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated, 8 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated, 1/4 cups Cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon Butter, and more.

Yes, Skillet 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.

Skillet Queso Dip

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