Chips & Queso Recipe
Crispy tortilla chips served with warm queso dip.
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Ingredients
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Chips
Queso Dip
Method
Chips
- 1
Prepare the tortillas
Cut each corn tortilla into 6 wedges to create triangle shapes.
- 2
- 3
Fry the tortilla chips
Carefully add the tortilla wedges to the hot oil in batches. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Season with salt
While the chips are still warm, sprinkle with salt to taste.
Queso Dip
- 5
Melt the cheeses
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the Velveeta cheese and cream cheese. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth.
- 6
Add salsa and spices
Once the cheeses are melted, stir in the salsa, ground cumin, and jalapeños (if using). Mix well until fully combined and heated through.
- 7
Serve warm
Transfer the queso dip to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm with the tortilla chips.