Description
Bobby Flay’s Queso Dip blends rich Mexican flavors with classic Tex-Mex cheese sauce. Melted cheeses, roasted chiles, and spices create an irresistible appetizer you’ll want to serve at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb (225 g) cheddar cheese, shredded (smoked or sharp)
- 13 oz (375 g) evaporated milk (full fat)
- 4 oz (120 g) fire-roasted green chiles or jalapeños
- 3.5 oz (100 g) diced tomatoes (Roma or cherry)
- ¾ cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (cornflour)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat, gently cooking white sections of green onions until translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Build Flavor Base: Add minced garlic, diced chiles, ground cumin, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop deep, complex flavors.
- Create Smooth Foundation: Whisk cornstarch into the mixture, ensuring no lumps form, then gradually stream in evaporated milk while continuously stirring to create a silky base.
- Melt Cheese Sauce: Increase heat to a gentle boil, then reduce to low. Gradually sprinkle shredded cheese, stirring consistently until fully dissolved and creating a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Finalize and Garnish: Remove from heat, season with salt if needed, and top with freshly chopped green onion tops and cilantro. Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor and consistency.
Notes
- Prevent Cheese Clumping: Shred cheese from a block and add gradually while stirring constantly to ensure smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
- Control Spice Level: Adjust cayenne and chiles based on personal heat preference; start with less and taste before adding more.
- Temperature Management: Keep heat low when melting cheese to avoid separation and grainy consistency; remove from stove immediately after cheese fully incorporates.
- Ingredient Quality Matters: Use fresh, high-quality cheese and whole milk for richer, more authentic queso flavor and optimal melting performance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 318
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 671 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg