Copycat Chipotle White Queso Dip Recipe
Homemade white queso is surprisingly easy to make at home using basic ingredients. Because no, queso is not just melted cheese!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Makes: 8 - 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon neutral oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 jalapeños, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese, diced
- 1 - 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 - 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
- 8 oz monterey jack cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Saute the onion and jalapeño. Heat the oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the diced onion and jalapeño and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Melt the cream cheese. Add the diced cream cheese to the pan and stir until completely melted. Add the rotel and spices and stir well.
- Simmer. Add the evaporated milk and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring often. Once the sauce is thick, reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheese until melted. Remove from the heat.
- Season. Add the chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
