Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. Queso dip is the perfect party food, isn’t it? It’s always the star of the gathering, all that wonderfully melty cheese loaded with spices, all gooey and dripping from every chip. Everyone loves this stuff. You can easily grab a jar from the grocery store, but it really is so much better when you make it at home. This way, you can really control what goes into it. You can not only make it as spicy as you want - and I know you want to, my spicy food loving friends! - but you can also choose your own kind of cheese! I love that. I prefer using a good real cheese for my queso dip, but this works with processed cheeses as well. Use your favorites! Let’s talk about how we make queso dip, shall we?
Melty Cheese. I am using white cheddar cheese today, but any melty cheese will work for you. See the recipes notes for some options. Olive Oil or Butter. Vegetables. Jalapeno peppers, onion, garlic, tomato, and roasted peppers. Spices. Cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and black pepper. Chili powder is a nice addition. Cornstarch. For thickening. Milk. I am using evaporated milk, as it contains less moisture and is easier for me to keep around in the pantry, though this recipe works with regular milk. Use heavy cream for a richer version. Hot Sauce. For some extra zing! For Serving. Extra diced tomatoes, sliced peppers, red chili flakes, fresh chopped cilantro, crispy tortilla chips
Cook a couple minutes to break down the tomatoes. Next, stir together the cornstarch and evaporated milk and pour it in along with the hot sauce. Garnish it up and serve with tortilla chips! Boom! Done! Your queso dip is ready to serve! Looks delicious, doesn’t it? So nice and cheesy! Don’t forget the tortilla chips, my friends! I could seriously eat this all day long. Hungry!
Patty’s Perspective
Queso Dip is my ultimate weakness. If there is ever an open jar of the store bought stuff in the fridge, I’m completely doomed! I’ll just grab some chips and dip them right in, snacking here and there, feeling guilty for it. Sometimes I’ll heat it up and then I really can’t stop. When Mike said he was going to make a homemade version, I was super excited, but also very scared. Because I ultimately knew I’d eat every last bite and not want to share. And it is SOOOOOOOO much better than store bought. Luckily I have Mike to help control and portion it to me. Cuz he wants to make sure he gets some for himself, obviously!! And….. there’s still some leftover in the fridge right now. Maybe I can sneak some without him noticing. 😉 That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this awesome queso dip recipe. Let me know if you make it and what cheeses you’ve chosen to use. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy!
