Spicy Queso Dip Recipe
Spicy Queso Dip Recipe made with white cheddar cheese, jalapeños, onion, garlic, tomato, roasted peppers, spices, evaporated milk, and hot sauce.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 8 oz white cheddar cheese shredded, or other melty cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 jalapeño peppers diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium tomato chopped, or cherry tomatoes
- 5 oz diced roasted peppers canned or homemade
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 12 oz evaporated milk canned, or milk or cream
- Hot sauce to taste
For Serving
- Extra diced tomatoes
- Sliced peppers
- Red chili flakes
- Fresh chopped cilantro
- Crispy tortilla chips
Instructions
Heat the oil.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan or medium pot over medium heat.
Cook the peppers and onion.
- Add the diced jalapeño peppers and diced onion. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
Add the garlic.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes and roasted peppers.
- Add the chopped tomato and diced roasted peppers to the pan.
Add the spices.
- Stir in the cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Cook the mixture.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften.
Prepare the milk mixture.
- In a separate bowl or measuring cup, stir together the cornstarch and evaporated milk until fully combined and smooth.
Add the milk mixture.
- Pour the evaporated milk mixture into the pan and stir well.
Add hot sauce.
- Add hot sauce to taste and stir to combine.
Bring to a boil.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.
Reduce the heat.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer.
Add the cheese.
- Add the shredded cheese a handful at a time, stirring continuously after each addition until melted and fully incorporated.
Finish the dip.
- Continue stirring until the queso is smooth, creamy, and fully melted.
Remove from heat.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
Garnish and serve.
- Top with extra diced tomatoes, sliced peppers, red chili flakes, and fresh chopped cilantro. Serve warm with crispy tortilla chips.
Notes
To make this Spicy Queso Dip Recipe gluten free, verify that the white cheddar cheese or other melty cheese, cornstarch, evaporated milk, hot sauce, roasted peppers, spices, and all packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free. Serve with certified gluten-free tortilla chips or fresh vegetables. Use clean cookware, utensils, cutting boards, and serving dishes to prevent cross-contact with gluten-containing ingredients.