Chips & Spicy White Queso Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chips
Spicy White Queso
Method
Chips
- 1
Prepare the Tortillas
Cut each corn tortilla into 6 equal triangles to form chips.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 3
Fry the Chips
Carefully add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 4
Drain the Chips
Remove the chips from the oil with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste while still warm.
Spicy White Queso
- 5
Melt the Cheese
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white American cheese and heavy cream. Stir occasionally until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.
- 6
Add the Chiles
Stir in the diced green chiles and finely chopped jalapeño pepper into the melted cheese mixture.
- 7
Season the Queso
Add garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt to the cheese mixture. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- 8
Garnish with Cilantro
Remove the queso from the heat and fold in chopped fresh cilantro for added freshness.