Description
Rich, creamy chipotle queso delivers a spicy Mexican-inspired dip that dances between smoky heat and smooth cheese perfection. Melted cheddar and chipotle peppers create an irresistible companion for tortilla chips that will have you craving more with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup (226 grams) cream cheese
Peppers and Vegetables:
- 1 can (10 ounces/283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh cilantro (chopped)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Melt Velveeta, cream cheese, and milk in a large saucepan over medium heat, whisking continuously until a silky, uniform consistency develops.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes with green chiles and chipotle peppers, stirring to distribute evenly throughout the cheese base.
- Sprinkle onion, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cumin into the mixture, allowing the spices to infuse and intensify the flavor profile.
- Simmer the queso for approximately 5 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching and ensure thorough heating.
- Remove from heat and gently fold in fresh chopped cilantro, imparting a bright, herbaceous note to the creamy dip.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and accompany with crisp tortilla chips, raw vegetable sticks, or drizzle over warm tacos for a delectable experience.
Notes
- Swap regular Velveeta for a plant-based cheese alternative to create a vegan-friendly version of this dip.
- Reduce heat levels by using fewer chipotle peppers or removing seeds for a milder taste profile.
- Control consistency by adjusting milk quantity – less milk creates a thicker queso, more milk makes it smoother and more dippable.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating roasted bell peppers or adding cooked black beans for extra protein and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg