Pepper Jack Queso Recipe
Make Pepper Jack Queso 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 Base
Vegetables and Spices
Liquid Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Cheese Base
Combine Cheeses
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the Pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.
Adding Vegetables and Spices
Mix in Vegetables and Spices
Add the canned diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the melted cheese mixture. Stir well to combine.
Incorporating Liquids
Add Milk and Hot Sauce
Slowly pour in the milk and hot sauce into the cheese mixture. Stir constantly until the mixture is creamy and well combined. If the queso is too thick, you can add more milk, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Final Touches
Garnish
Remove the queso from heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños before serving.
