Freebirds Queso Recipe
Looking for a cheesy, gooey dip that makes your taste buds dance? Try this Freebirds Queso Recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound white American cheese such as Velveeta
- 1 cup Milk 2% or whole milk
- 1 tablespoon canned chipotle peppers
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- ½ white onion
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 2 teaspoons lime juice fresh or bottled
- ¼ Jalapeno pepper seeds removed
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the chipotle pepper blend. In a food processor, blend one tablespoon of canned chipotle peppers until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- Next, cut the white American cheese into cubes. Place the cubed cheese into a large pot that has been coated with non-stick spray.
- Add one cup of milk, one teaspoon of cumin, and the blended chipotle peppers to the pot containing the cheese.
- Over medium-low heat, melt the cheese mixture, stirring frequently to ensure a smooth and even consistency.
- While the cheese is melting, finely dice the Roma tomatoes, half of a white onion, two tablespoons of cilantro, and a quarter of a regular-sized jalapeno with the seeds removed.
- Combine the diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and one to two teaspoons of lime juice in a mixing bowl.
- Once the cheese is fully melted and smooth, gently fold in the prepared vegetable mixture.
- Season the queso with salt to taste.
- Your Chipotle Queso is now ready to be served. It pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips for a delicious snack or appetizer. Enjoy!
Notes
- Warm it slowly for a smooth texture.
- For some extra heat, add a touch of hot sauce.
- Experiment with toppings like diced tomatoes or green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal