Gringo Queso Dip

Name: Gringo Queso Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 cups shredded old cheddar cheese; 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup cream; 1/2 medium onion (diced finely); 1 clove garlic (minced); 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup diced tomatoes (use Rotel Fire-Roasted tomatoes, no water); 2 tins diced green chilies; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 pouch KD cheese powder (add gradually to taste for color and salt)

Gringo Queso Dip

300kcal

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Prep 10 minutes mins

Cook 30 minutes mins

Total 40 minutes mins

A creamy, cheesy Tex‑Mex queso dip made with cheddar, Monterey Jack, cream and a surprising pouch of KD cheese powder for color and flavor—serve hot with tortilla chips.

Servings 6 servings

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Tex-Mex

Ingredients

▢ 3 cups shredded old cheddar cheese
▢ 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
▢ 3/4 cup milk
▢ 1/2 cup cream
▢ 1/2 medium onion diced finely
▢ 1 clove garlic minced
▢ 3 tablespoons butter
▢ 3 tablespoons flour
▢ 1 cup diced tomatoes use Rotel Fire-Roasted tomatoes, no water
▢ 2 tins diced green chilies
▢ 1/2 cup sour cream
▢ 1 pouch KD cheese powder add gradually to taste for color and salt

Method

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Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften.
A few minutes later add the minced garlic and the diced green chilies; sauté until the onions are translucent.
Add the flour and stir well to coat the vegetables and cook the raw flour taste out.
Slowly whisk in the milk and cream, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Heat the sauce until it thickens, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and mix well.
Add the shredded cheeses 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition until melted and smooth.
Once the sauce is thick and all the cheese is melted, stir in the sour cream until combined.
Gradually add the KD cheese powder, tasting as you go, until you reach the desired color and saltiness.
Serve hot with tortilla chips, bread, or enjoy by spoon.

Nutrition

Calories300kcalCarbohydrates6gProtein15gFat24gSaturated Fat14gCholesterol70mgSodium800mgPotassium180mgFiber1gSugar3gVitamin A600IUVitamin C3mgCalcium300mgIron1mg

Notes

Fresh jalapeños would be a nice addition if not serving children. KD shake (jar) works like the pouch and adds color and flavor. Inspired by jarred Tostitos queso. If you use Velveeta as a substitute the author strongly discourages it. Keeps well for about 36 hours (likely longer, but usually finished quickly).