Queso & Chips Recipe
House-made queso served with tortilla chips.
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Ingredients
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Queso
Tortilla Chips
Method
Queso
- 1
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Add cheese
Reduce the heat to low. Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, one handful at a time, allowing each addition to melt completely before adding more.
- 4
Finish with tomatoes and cilantro
Once all the cheese is melted and the queso is smooth, stir in the drained diced tomatoes with green chiles. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes. If desired, stir in chopped cilantro. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Tortilla Chips
- 5
Cut tortillas
Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into sixths to form triangle-shaped chips.
- 6
Fry chips
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the tortilla pieces in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per batch.
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Drain and season
Remove chips with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with salt while still hot.