Queso dip
Queso dip is a Tex-Mex dish that is typically made with melted cheese and chili peppers. It is often served as an appetizer or side dish, and is a popular choice for parties and game days.
The history of queso dip recipes is a long and storied one, with many different variations of the dish being created over the years. One of the earliest known versions of queso dip was created in the early 1900s by a woman named Carolina Bordering. Her recipe, which was published in a cookbook, called for a mixture of grated cheese, chili peppers, and milk.
Over the years, many different variations of queso dip have been created. Some recipes call for the addition of onions, tomatoes, or other vegetables. Others use different types of cheese, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack. And still others add spices or herbs to give the dip a unique flavor.
Advice
Making queso dip is relatively easy and can be done in a variety of ways. The key is to have the right ingredients. First, you'll need to decide if you want to use real cheese or a combination of cheese and cheese sauce. If you're using real cheese, you'll want to use a combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack. If you're using a cheese sauce, you'll want to make sure it's a creamy one like Velveeta. Once you have your cheese(s), you'll need to add some chopped onion, garlic, and jalapenos for a bit of spice. Finally, add some cream or half and half and mix everything together. Once you have the dip made, you can adjust the seasonings and add more cream or cheese to get the desired consistency.
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Recipes
Smoked Queso Dip
- evaporated milk
- chorizo
- olive oil
- cumin
- onion
- rotel tomato
- deli white american cheese
- jalapeño
- tortilla chip
Queso Dip (Mexican Cheese Dip)
- cornflour cornstarch
- garlic
- tomato
- butter
- cilantro
- onion powder
- onion
- milk
- cheddar cheese
- evaporated milk
- green chile
- salt
Chorizo Mushroom Queso Dip
- mexican melting cheese
- corn tortilla
- mushroom cap
- chorizo
- olive oil
- green onion
Chipotle Pumpkin Queso Dip
- velveeta cheese
- tomato
- pumpkin puree
- adobo sauce
- chipotle
- tortilla chip
Easy and Delicious Queso Dip
- sour cream
- chili powder
- bell pepper
- green chile
- cumin
- onion
- asadero cheese
- cilantro
Dairy-Free Queso Dip
- cornstarch
- water
- salsa
- garlic powder
- lemon juice
- nutritional yeast flake
- mustard powder
- salt
- apple cider vinegar
- tortilla chip
Queso Dip
- cilantro
- tortilla chip
- tomato
- green chile
- milk
- american cheese
- cornstarch
- onion
- onion powder
- butter
- chili powder
- garlic powder
- cumin
- salt
Butternut Squash Smoky Queso Dip
- salt
- kale chip
- milk
- sage
- chipotle
- butternut squash
- cornstarch
- butter
- pepper jack cheese
- cheddar cheese
Chorizo Mushroom Queso Dip
- mexican melting cheese
- corn tortilla
- mushroom cap
- chorizo
- olive oil
- green onion
Fully Loaded Vegan Queso Dip Recipe
- hot sauce
- vegetable oil
- black bean
- avocado
- tortilla chip
- vegan nacho cheese sauce
- jalapeño
- ro tel tomato
- cilantro
- vegan chorizo
- green onion
Keto Queso Dip Recipe
- monterey jack cheese
- butter
- garlic powder
- salt
- cumin
- water
- chipotle
- cheddar cheese
- pickled jalapeno
- cream cheese
- heavy cream
Chorizo Queso Dip with Beer and Chiles
- cheddar cheese
- jalapeño
- ground pork chorizo
- evaporated milk
- green chile
- dark beer
- tortilla chip
White Queso Dip (+Video)
- cumin
- white american cheese
- heavy cream
- green chily
- pico de gallo cilantro
Copycat Chili's Queso Dip (Slow Cooker)
- cayenne pepper
- milk
- cumin
- paprika
- bean chili
- chili powder
- velveeta cheese
- lime juice
- cilantro
- onion
- lime
- tortilla chip
Asadero Queso Dip (with No Velveeta!)
- green chile
- asadero cheese
- spinach add in
- salt
2-Ingredient Queso Dip
- brick cream cheese
- salsa verde
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- tortilla chip 44%
Common Ingredients
- cumin 38%
- salt 38%
Usual Ingredients
- cilantro 31%
- green chile 31%
- onion 31%