CREAMY QUESO WITH PICKLED JALAPEñOS
Queso, the crown jewel of Tex-Mex cuisine, is a creamy, tangy dip made with melted cheese. But it can't be just any cheese. This is one of those rare instances (see also: cheeseburger) where the preferred cheese is good, old-fashioned, highly processed American cheese. Velveeta is tops, but Land O'Lakes and Boar's Head have deli versions that will do. Kraft singles work, too, but it's a lot of unwrapping. The pickled jalapeños in this recipe aren't traditional, but they do add some welcome heat and a bit of tang that cut through the richness.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dips and spreads, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place half of the jalapeños in a small bowl and cover with vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and remaining jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened and onion is translucent, but not browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add milk and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and add cheese, one handful at a time, whisking so that none of it settles on the bottom (it can burn that way), encouraging it to melt.
- Keep an eye on the pot and continue whisking until the cheese is completely melted (it can take a while for the American cheese to totally melt) and the mixture is thickened considerably, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and keep on low until ready to serve (you can always thin with milk if it thickens too much).
- To serve, ladle queso into a large bowl and top with sour cream, scallions, reserved pickled jalapeños and cilantro. Serve with chips for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 671, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 30 grams, Sodium 1227 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Aloo Sheila
[email protected]This queso was a little too thick for me, but I still enjoyed it. I will definitely make it again, but I will add more milk next time.
Nour Omar
[email protected]This queso was easy to make and so cheesy. I will definitely be making it again.
Gareema Thapa
[email protected]This queso was delicious! I loved the flavor of the pickled jalapeños. I will definitely be making it again.
Ss Sifat15
[email protected]This queso was a little too thick for me, but I still enjoyed it. I will definitely make it again, but I will add more milk next time.
Nhlanhla Radebe
[email protected]This queso was easy to make and so cheesy. I will definitely be making it again.
Robii
[email protected]This queso was delicious! I loved the flavor of the pickled jalapeños. I will definitely be making it again.
Moima 989
[email protected]This queso was a little too thick for me, but I still enjoyed it. I will definitely make it again, but I will add more milk next time.
draco malfoy
[email protected]This queso was easy to make and so cheesy. I will definitely be making it again.
Brandon Manley
[email protected]This queso was delicious! I loved the flavor of the pickled jalapeños. I will definitely be making it again.
Erica Wolfenbarger
[email protected]This queso was a little too thick for me, but I still enjoyed it. I will definitely make it again, but I will add more milk next time.
AFG* Mati
[email protected]This queso was easy to make and so cheesy. I will definitely be making it again.
Namat Khan
[email protected]This queso was delicious! I loved the flavor of the pickled jalapeños. I will definitely be making it again.
Muhammad Jumani
[email protected]This queso was a little too thick for me, but I still enjoyed it. I will definitely make it again, but I will add more milk next time.
Liban Dima
[email protected]This queso was easy to make and so cheesy. I will definitely be making it again.
Aalaahussein
[email protected]This queso was delicious! I loved the flavor of the pickled jalapeños. I will definitely be making it again.
Nakash Ahmad
[email protected]This queso was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I will definitely make it again, but I will use less jalapeños next time.
Skjaved Rahman
[email protected]This queso was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Jean Elliott
[email protected]This queso was amazing! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.