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Classic Queso Dip
Creamy, smooth, restaurant‑style classic queso dip made with real cheese and simple ingredients. Easy, silky, and perfect for dipping.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories per serving 390 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño seeds removed, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup evaporated milk (250 ml)
- 5,5 oz cheddar (150 g) freshly grated
- 5,5 oz Monterey Jack or young Gouda (150 g) freshly grated
- salt
Instructions
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1) Warm the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeño and cook until soft and fragrant. Stir in the garlic, cumin and smoked paprika.
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2) Sprinkle the cornstarch over the vegetables and stir to coat.
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3) Pour in the evaporated milk and whisk until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer — not a boil.
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5) Reduce heat to low. Add the cheeses by the handful, stirring until each addition melts before adding the next.
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6) Taste and season with salt.
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7) Serve warm. Keep it over the lowest heat or in a small warming dish to maintain that silky texture.
