Salsa con Queso
Get ready to spice up your snack game with this irresistible Salsa con Queso! This creamy and flavorful cheese dip blends the richness of melted Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheeses with the zesty kick of jalapeños, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika. Sautéed onions and garlic add depth, while a hint of fresh cilantro brightens the dish. Perfectly smooth and ready in just 25 minutes, this queso recipe is an excellent party appetizer or crowd-pleasing addition to your game-day spread. Serve it warm with tortilla chips or drizzled over nachos for a truly indulgent treat. Bring the taste of authentic Tex-Mex to your table with this silky, savory delight! Keywords: Salsa con Queso, cheese dip, Tex-Mex appetizer, creamy queso, homemade queso dip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and diced jalapeños to the pan, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, and gradually add the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the drained diced tomatoes with green chilies.
Add cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
Serve warm with tortilla chips or as a topping for nachos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 411 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 194 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
