The Best Queso Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: The Best Queso Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 shallot, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 -2 jalapeno, seeded and diced; 2 chipotle chiles, diced (canned in adobo sauce); 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; 8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, shredded; 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 jalapeno, seeded and diced
2 chipotle chiles, diced (canned in adobo sauce)
1 1/2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Place a medium pot over medium heat. Add the butter, shallots, garlic, and jalapeno.
2
Saute for 3 to 4 minutes to soften, then add the half and half and chipotle peppers.
3
Whisk in the cornstarch. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, so the half and half can scald (not necessary with evaporated milk) then lower the temperature to medium-low.
4
Stir in the cream cheese and mustard.
5
Slowly start adding the shredded cheese.
6
Stir and add by the handful, until the sauce comes together. if you prefer your cheese sauce a little thinner, add an extra splash of half and half. Serve immediately, or keep warm in a slow cooker or fondue pot.

610

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Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 shallot, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 -2 jalapeno, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, The Best Queso Cheese Sauce 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.

The Best Queso Cheese Sauce

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