Queso Dip

10 mins prep + 15 mins cook

311 kcal

Yields: servings

Ultra creamy and cheesy, this easy queso dip tastes just like what they serve at restaurants. Perfect snack food for parties or quiet nights on the couch.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salted butter
1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
2 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, see recipe notes
13 ounce evaporated milk
1 cup tomato, diced, plus more for garnish
4 ounce fire roasted green chiles, chopped (more or less to taste)
2 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt, to taste
1 pinch black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic to saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant and onion is translucent, about 2-4 minutes.
Add cheese, evaporated milk, tomato, chiles, milk, flour, and salt and pepper (to taste) to saucepan. Stir and cook sauce until cheese is completely melted and creamy. Taste test the dip and season with more salt or pepper, if needed. If sauce seems too thick, another 1-2 tablespoons of milk until desired consistency is reached.
Serve dip immediately with tomatoes as garnish (optional) and tortilla chips for dipping.

Notes

Note: I highly recommend using freshly grated the cheddar cheese. Pre-grated cheese contains preservatives (such as potato starch) that keep the cheese separated but will also cause melted cheese to be lumpy or harden faster than it normally should. For the creamiest cheese possible, grating your own is the way to go.