Jul 13 2026

Queso Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

sharp cheddar, alejandro cheese, chipotle, poblano, caramelized onion, sherry, chips

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Ingredients

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Cheese Blend

Liquids

Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Caramelize the Onion

    Slice the large onion thinly. In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes or until the onions are soft and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Poblano

    Roast the poblano pepper over an open flame or under a broiler until the skin is charred. Place it in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam for about 10 minutes. Peel the skin off, remove the seeds, and chop finely.

  3. 3

    Chop Chipotle

    Finely chop the chipotle peppers from the adobo sauce, adjusting the quantity to taste based on your spice preference.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Melt the Cheese

    In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the sharp cheddar cheese and Alejandro cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and smooth.

  2. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Once the cheese is melted, add the caramelized onions, chopped poblano, and chipotle peppers to the cheese mixture. Stir to combine.

  3. 6

    Add Sherry

    Pour in the tablespoon of sherry and stir well. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well mixed and heated through.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve with Chips

    Transfer the queso to a serving bowl and serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.

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