Jul 14 2026
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3-cheese Queso 8oz Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main
Time30m
Serves4

Make 3-cheese Queso 8oz Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

Flavoring and Extras

Method

Preparation of Cheese Mixture

  1. 1

    Soften the Cream Cheese

    Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Combine Cheese Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Mix well until all cheeses are evenly blended.

Combining All Ingredients

  1. 3

    Mix in Flavorings

    Add sour cream, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced jalapeño peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Heating the Queso

  1. 4

    Heat the Mixture

    Transfer the queso mixture to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently for about 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and the mixture is hot.

  2. 5

    Garnish with Cilantro

    Once heated, remove from the heat and stir in chopped fresh cilantro.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve with Chips

    Pour the hot cheese queso into a serving bowl and serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.

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