Queso (Cheese) Dip

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This is the best queso dip! Being from Texas, I know my queso, and I think this is the one that beats them all! It's full of flavor and uses all fresh ingredients. You can substitute half-and-half for the heavy whipping cream if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.

Submitted by SHRIMPBAIT
Updated on January 3, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded

  • 2 Anaheim peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded

  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded

  • 2 pounds processed cheese food (such as Velveeta ®), cut into cubes

  • 3 large roma (plum) tomatoes, diced

  • 1 large white onion, diced

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven broiler. Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. Place poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, and jalapeño pepper cut-sides down on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Cook peppers under the preheated broiler until skin of peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins; dice peppers.

  4. Combine diced peppers, cheese food cubes, tomatoes, onion, butter, and cumin in a slow cooker.

  5. Cook on Low, gradually adding cream until cheese melts and dip is warmed through, about 30 minutes.

70 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

293 Calories
22g Fat
10g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 293
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 13g 67%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 744mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 391mg 30%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 409mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.