Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMerle's Whiskey KitchenChips & Queso Recipe

Chips & Queso Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Homemade chips add chorizo or black beans for 1. Substitute chips for fries for 2

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Ingredients

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Chips

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Cut the corn tortillas into triangles to create chip shapes.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add a few tortilla triangles into the hot oil, frying them in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

  4. 4

    Drain and Season

    Remove the chips with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.

Queso

  1. 5

    Cook the Chorizo

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and milk to the saucepan with the cooked chorizo. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth.

  3. 7

    Add Jalapenos and Beans

    Stir in the diced jalapeno and black beans (if using) into the cheese mixture and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.

  4. 8

    Serve Warm

    Serve the queso warm alongside the homemade chips for dipping.

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