CREAMY QUESO WITH PICKLED JALAPEñOS
Queso, the crown jewel of Tex-Mex cuisine, is a creamy, tangy dip made with melted cheese. But it can't be just any cheese. This is one of those rare instances (see also: cheeseburger) where the preferred cheese is good, old-fashioned, highly processed American cheese. Velveeta is tops, but Land O'Lakes and Boar's Head have deli versions that will do. Kraft singles work, too, but it's a lot of unwrapping. The pickled jalapeños in this recipe aren't traditional, but they do add some welcome heat and a bit of tang that cut through the richness.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dips and spreads, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place half of the jalapeños in a small bowl and cover with vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and remaining jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened and onion is translucent, but not browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add milk and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and add cheese, one handful at a time, whisking so that none of it settles on the bottom (it can burn that way), encouraging it to melt.
- Keep an eye on the pot and continue whisking until the cheese is completely melted (it can take a while for the American cheese to totally melt) and the mixture is thickened considerably, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and keep on low until ready to serve (you can always thin with milk if it thickens too much).
- To serve, ladle queso into a large bowl and top with sour cream, scallions, reserved pickled jalapeños and cilantro. Serve with chips for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 671, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 30 grams, Sodium 1227 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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rana salah
[email protected]This queso was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.
WashUrBooty
[email protected]This queso is so delicious, I could eat it every day.
Linas Butrimovicius
[email protected]I'm always looking for new queso recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.
Asakhanya Bacela
[email protected]This queso is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and so satisfying.
Leanne Giddings
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this queso and the pickled jalapeños add a nice bit of heat.
Sabir Ansari
[email protected]This queso is the perfect party dip. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Tshepo Mojakisane
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this queso is the perfect balance of flavor and heat.
Matovu Farooq
[email protected]This queso is so delicious, I could eat it every day.
Baban Mundi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new queso recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.
Ramzan butt
[email protected]This queso is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and so satisfying.
amirshazad tarar
[email protected]I love that this queso can be made in the crockpot. It's so easy and convenient.
Farhan Sabir
[email protected]This queso is the perfect party dip. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Esor Rasaili
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of queso, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Afzal Agha
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this queso and the pickled jalapeños add a nice bit of heat.
Ivanina Syakulova
[email protected]This queso is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Gita Rai
[email protected]I made this queso for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Yt sozib Khan
[email protected]This was the best queso I've ever had! I loved the combination of cheeses and the pickled jalapeños gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.
M YeAsin ArFat Opu
[email protected]This queso was a huge hit at my party! It was creamy, cheesy, and had just the right amount of spice from the pickled jalapeños.