Queso Recipe

Name: Las Margaritas - Mexican Restaurants Queso Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 oz Cream cheese; 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup Milk; 1 can (10 oz) Diced tomatoes with green chilies (canned); 1 tsp Chili powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper; 1 to taste Jalapeño (optional, diced); 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped); 0 to taste Sour cream (optional)

Inspired by Las Margaritas - Mexican Restaurant

Time30m

Serves6

Creamy cheese dip with a hint of spice.

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Ingredients

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Dairy Ingredients

8 oz Cream cheese

2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup Milk

Spice and Flavor

1 can (10 oz) Diced tomatoes with green chilies (canned)

1 tsp Chili powder

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 to taste Jalapeño (optional, diced)

Garnishes

1/4 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)

0 to taste Sour cream (optional)

Method

Preparation

Prepare the Ingredients

Gather all ingredients and measure them out. If using fresh jalapeños, dice them finely.

Cooking

Melt the Cream Cheese

In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the cream cheese. Stir continuously until it begins to melt.

Add the Cheeses

Gradually add the sharp cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese to the melted cream cheese, stirring until fully incorporated and melted.

Mix in the Milk

Slowly pour in the milk while stirring to achieve a smooth consistency. If the queso is too thick, you can add a little more milk.

Incorporate the Spice Mix

Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Add Jalapeños

If using, add the diced jalapeños to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.

Simmer

Allow the queso to simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serving

Garnish and Serve

Remove the queso from heat. Serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Enjoy with tortilla chips!