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Queso Dip

Queso Dip

American
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15 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

15 min · 5 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

290 kcalper person
Protein 14g
Carbs 9g
Fats 22g

About this dish

A silky, stovetop melted cheese dip built on a quick roux so it stays smooth rather than splitting, spiked with green chillies and a warm hit of cumin.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Jalapeñosfinely diced2
  • Tomatoesdiced1

Dairy & Eggs

  • Unsalted butter30 g
  • Whole milk300 ml
  • Monterey Jack cheesegrated200 g
  • Cheddar Cheesegrated100 g

Dried Goods

  • Plain flour15 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Ground Cumin0.5 tsp
  • kosher salt0.25 tsp

Utensils

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method

1

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes to form a roux.

Approx. 2 minutes
2

Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer for 4 minutes until thickened.

Approx. 4 minutes
3

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Monterey Jack and cheddar a handful at a time until melted and smooth.

Approx. 5 minutes
4

Stir in the jalapeños, tomato and cumin and warm through for 2 minutes.

Approx. 2 minutes
5

Season with salt and serve warm straight from the pan.

Approx. 2 minutes