Jul 14 2026
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Louisiana Queso Recipe

Inspired by River & Rye
Time30m
Serves4

Crawfish queso served with corn tortilla chips

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Seasoning and Flavor

Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Start by gathering all your ingredients. Rinse the crawfish tails and pat them dry. Dice the green onions and tomatoes, and mince the garlic.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Melt the Base Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese and milk. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.

  2. 3

    Add the Cheeses

    Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, continuing to stir until fully melted and combined.

  3. 4

    Incorporate Crawfish and Seasonings

    Add the crawfish tails, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and diced green onions to the cheese mixture. Stir well to combine.

  4. 5

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve the Queso

    Once the queso is hot and bubbly, remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with corn tortilla chips for dipping.

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