Jul 14 2026

Chips & Queso Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Crispy tortilla chips served with warm queso dip.

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Ingredients

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Chips

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the tortillas

    Cut each corn tortilla into 6 wedges to create triangle shapes.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil

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

  3. 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. 4

    Season with salt

    While the chips are still warm, sprinkle with salt to taste.

Queso Dip

  1. 5

    Melt the cheeses

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the Velveeta cheese and cream cheese. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth.

  2. 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.

  3. 7

    Serve warm

    Transfer the queso dip to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm with the tortilla chips.

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