The Cheesiest Homemade Texas Queso
Two ways to make the ultimate cheesy, dippable Texas queso: one classic American cheese version and a fancier version.
30m7Servings
Nutrition
736kcal
44gProtein
12gCarbs
57gFat
Ingredients
CLASSIC TEXAS QUESO
American Cheese
1 lb
Evaporated Milk
¾ cup
Diced Green Chiles
4 oz
Diced Jalapeno
seeded and deveined
1 piece
Garlic Powder
½ tsp
Salt
To taste
to taste
FANCY TEXAS QUESO
White American Cheese
1 lb
Heavy Cream
¾ cup
Pepper Jack Cheese
0.5 lb
Diced Rojo Tomatoes
½ cup
Diced White Onion
¼ cup
Diced Jalapeno
seeded and deveined
1 piece
Garlic
2 cloves
Ground Cumin
½ tsp
Salt
To taste
to taste
Equipment
Cast Iron Skillet
Instructions
1Prepare the Classic Queso
Melt Cheese
In a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat, add the American cheese slices and evaporated milk. Stir constantly until the cheese is fully melted and smooth.
Add Flavor
Stir in the diced green chiles, diced jalapeno, garlic powder, and salt. Continue to stir until well combined and heated through.
2Prepare the Fancy Queso
Melt Cheeses
In a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat, add the white American cheese, pepper jack cheese, and heavy cream. Stir constantly until both cheeses are fully melted and smooth.
Sauté Aromatics
Add the diced tomatoes, diced white onion, diced jalapeno, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are softened and fragrant.
Add Spices
Stir in the ground cumin and salt. Continue to stir until everything is well combined and heated through.
3Serve
Serve Warm
Serve the queso immediately with tortilla chips for dipping. Garnish with extra jalapenos or cilantro if desired.
Tips
For the smoothest queso, ensure you stir constantly to prevent the cheese from scorching.
If the queso becomes too thick, you can add a splash more milk or cream to reach your desired consistency.
Adjust the amount of jalapeno to control the spice level.