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Creamy Restaurant Queso Dip
Silky, spicy queso dip with melted cheese, roasted peppers, and a hint of cumin. The chip-dipping classic — ready in 15 minutes and better than the jar.
Prep 5 min
Cook 10 min
Total 15 min
Serves 8
Ingredients
Step 1 — Make the queso
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ small onion (finely diced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz white American or Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 4 oz sharp cheddar (shredded)
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Step 2 — Serve
- Tortilla chips
- Diced tomatoes
- Fresh cilantro
- Pickled jalapeños
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Cook the queso base
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and jalapeño 3 minutes until soft. Add garlic 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk until smooth. Reduce heat to low.
- 2
Melt the cheese
Add American cheese and cheddar in batches, stirring until completely melted and silky. Stir in cumin, paprika, and salt. Thin with a splash of milk if needed.
- 3
Serve hot
Transfer to a warm bowl immediately. Top with tomatoes, cilantro, and pickled jalapeños. Serve with chips and lime wedges.
Nutrition per serving: 220 cal · 10g protein · 8g carbs · 17g fat · 0g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
