Jul 13 2026

Queso Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

Make 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 Mixture

Spices and Seasoning

Liquid Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice the onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare Cheese

    Cut the Velveeta cheese and cream cheese into cubes for easier melting.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes with green chilies, onion, jalapeño, and garlic.

  2. 4

    Add Liquids

    Pour in the milk and add ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  3. 5

    Melt the Cheese

    Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 10-15 minutes.

  4. 6

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the queso and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, or hot sauce as desired.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve Warm

    Transfer the queso to a serving bowl and serve warm with tortilla chips, vegetables, or your favorite dippers.

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