Spicy Queso Recipe
This smooth, creamy spicy queso comes together in minutes with just 6 simple ingredients, giving you that bold, slightly tangy flavor you love from restaurant-style queso right at home.
Ingredients
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- ¾ tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt more or less to taste
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese freshly shredded
- ¼ cup hot pickled jalapeños chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the evaporated milk, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the shredded pepper jack cheese, a handful at a time, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
- Once the queso is fully melted and creamy, stir in the chopped pickled jalapeños.
- Taste and adjust salt or heat level as needed, then pour into a serving dish and serve warm.
Notes
- For the smoothest texture, shred your cheese fresh instead of using pre-shredded.
- Keep the heat low once the cheese is added so it melts evenly and doesn’t separate.
- You can easily adjust the heat by adding more or less jalapeños to taste.
- Store leftover queso in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on low heat with a splash of milk to bring it back to a smooth, creamy texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 361mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 0.3mg
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