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Chuy's Queso Recipe Served with Tortilla Chips

Chuy’s Queso Recipe

Make Chuy’s queso recipe at home with simple ingredients. This creamy Tex-Mex cheese dip is quick, flavorful, and perfect for parties or snacks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound white American cheese cubed
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 4 ounces green chilies diced
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeño juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Step 1: Gather Ingredients
  1. Measure all ingredients, cube the cheese evenly, and keep everything ready to ensure a smooth and quick cooking process.
    Gather Ingredients for Chuy's Queso Recipe
Step 2: Warm the Milk
  1. Pour evaporated milk into a saucepan and heat gently over low heat until warm but not boiling.
    Warming Evaporated Milk in a Saucepan
Step 3: Melt the Cheese
  1. Add the cubed cheese gradually while stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth without any lumps.
    Melting Cheese into the Warm Milk
Step 4: Add Seasonings
  1. Mix in green chilies, jalapeño juice, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully incorporated and flavorful.
    Adding Green Chilies and Seasonings
Step 5: Simmer Briefly
  1. Cook for two to three minutes, stirring continuously to blend flavors and maintain a creamy consistency.
    Simmering the Queso Until Smooth
Step 6: Finish and Serve
  1. Stir in chopped cilantro, transfer to a serving bowl, and serve warm with tortilla chips or tacos.
    Finished Queso Ready to Serve

Notes

For the smoothest texture, melt the cheese slowly over low heat and stir continuously.