The Lioness recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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The Lioness Recipe

Inspired by Nine Mile South Asheville
Time30m
Serves4

Smoked gouda chipotle queso with tortilla chips

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Ingredients

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Queso

Tortilla Chips

Method

Queso Preparation

  1. 1

    Melt the Cheeses

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the smoked gouda cheese and cream cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Chipotle

    Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies and chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Add Milk and Seasonings

    Pour in the milk and add the garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously until the mixture is well combined and heated through.

  4. 4

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the queso and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Tortilla Chips Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Tortillas

    Cut each corn tortilla into wedges (about 6 wedges per tortilla).

  2. 6

    Heat Oil

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

  3. 7

    Fry the Chips

    Working in batches, add the tortilla wedges to the hot oil. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.

  4. 8

    Drain and Season

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the chips from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.

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