Description
This Pepper Jack Queso dip offers a creamy, spicy blend of melted pepper jack cheese, green chilies, and fire-roasted tomatoes, perfect for serving with tortilla chips as an irresistible appetizer with authentic Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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Queso Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces evaporated milk (1 can)
- 1/2 small onion, diced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 can Green Chiles (4.5 ounces)
- 8 ounces Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
- 1 can Fire Roasted Rotel (10 ounces)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Cook Onions: In a large cast iron skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Green Chilies: Stir in the canned green chilies and cook for approximately 2 minutes to release their flavor.
- Add Evaporated Milk and Begin Melting Cheese: Pour in the evaporated milk and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce heat to low.
- Incorporate Pepper Jack Cheese Gradually: Add the shredded Pepper Jack cheese in batches, stirring continuously to melt it fully before adding the next batch. Maintain low heat to prevent burning.
- Mix in Rotel and Seasonings: After the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, stir in the fire-roasted Rotel tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and cumin until evenly combined.
- Add Cilantro and Finish: Fold in the chopped fresh cilantro for brightness and fresh herbal flavor.
- Serve: Optionally top the queso with extra salsa if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Notes
- This dip is ideal for easy entertaining or game day, bringing restaurant-quality Mexican flavor to your home.
- Use a cast iron skillet for even heating and best melting results.
- Stirring consistently when melting cheese prevents it from clumping or separating.
- You can customize the spice level by selecting mild or hot green chilies and Rotel.
- Serve immediately for best texture and taste, reheating gently if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 383
- Sugar: 6.5 g
- Sodium: 563.5 mg
- Fat: 29.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 17.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.2 g
- Fiber: 0.17 g
- Protein: 22.5 g
- Cholesterol: 83.7 mg
