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Three small wooden plates topped with tortilla chips and colorful bowls of Restaurant-Style Queso Dip.

Amazing Restaurant Style Queso Dip (10 Minute Recipe)

If you're a fan of queso (cheese dip) like me, you'll be thrilled to know that it's really easy to make at home. In just about 10 minutes, you'll have the delicious Tex-Mex favorite on the table and ready to eat.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12
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Equipment

  • chef's knife
  • medium saucepan
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 pound white American cheese slices
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced Hatch chiles, drained
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Sliced jalapeño (optional)
  • Tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Stack the cheese slices and cut into large pieces.
  • Combine the cheese, evaporated milk, and butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Cook over low to medium-low heat about 5 minutes or until creamy, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the chiles, ground cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Garnish with jalapeño slices and serve with tortilla chips.

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