Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMercadoChips & Queso Recipe

Chips & Queso Recipe

Inspired by Mercado
Time30m
Serves4

Queso Blanco

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Ingredients

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Chips

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prep the Tortillas

    Cut the corn tortillas into triangles to form chips.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  4. 4

    Drain and Season

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the chips from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt while still warm.

Queso Blanco

  1. 5

    Melt the Cheeses

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white American cheese and Monterey Jack cheese, stirring continuously until melted.

  2. 6

    Add Milk and Seasonings

    Gradually add the milk to the melted cheese, stirring to blend smoothly. Then, add the diced green chilies, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

  3. 7

    Simmer

    Continue to cook the mixture over low heat for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the queso is smooth and creamy.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Transfer the queso blanco to a serving bowl and serve warm alongside the tortilla chips.

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