Easy Queso Recipe
This Easy Homemade Queso comes together fast and it tastes way better than anything store-bought. Made with melty American cheese, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a few pantry spices, it's creamy, flavorful, and perfect for dipping chips into or drizzling over nachos.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups American cheese
- 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add in onion and saute for 3-4 minutes or until they are softened and start to develop some color.Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle in seasonings. Allow the spices to bloom for about 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add in tomatoes with green chilies and cheese.
- Stir until melted then add in the milk. If you want the queso thinner add in additional milk.
- Serve with chips and veggies and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 593mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 405IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 392mgIron: 1mg