Homemade Queso Dip Recipe
Bring some fun to your next gathering with this irresistible Homemade Queso Dip. It’s creamy, packed with flavor, and made without any processed cheese.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 317kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 tablespoons onion minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
- 1-2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
- 2 tbsp canned green chiles chopped
- 1 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 oz cream cheese cut into cubes and softened*
- 2 tsp ground mustard
- 1/8 tsp ground paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
- pinch black pepper
- 8 oz mild cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 oz white cheddar cheese shredded**
Instructions
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until soft and fragrant. Add the chopped chilies, then the half & half. Whisk in the cornstarch and bring to a low simmer. Turn the heat to low, then whisk in the mustard, paprika, coriander, and black pepper.
- When the mixture is smooth, sprinkle in the cheese a little at a time and continue to whisk until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
Notes
*Try using 1/3 the fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
**Try swapping out the white cheddar for pepper jack!
- You can easily add seasoned ground beef or sirloin tips to this dip!
- If you plan on making this ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator until needed. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the queso to prevent skin from forming. Reheat in a skillet or in a small crockpot warmer (you may need to add a splash or two of half and half to loosen it up).
STORE Homemade Queso Dip, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To REHEAT, place the dip in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until warmed through, or microwave in short intervals, stirring in between, until heated.
Nutrition
Serving: 8serving | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 887IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 0.3mg
