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Smooth Stovetop Queso Dip

Ingredients · Serves 8 · Prep 5 min · Total 15 min

  • 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded from a block (about 2 cups)
  • 8 oz monterey jack, shredded from a block (about 2 cups)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 can evaporated milk, 12 fl oz
  • 1 can diced green chiles, 4 oz
  • ½ cup tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
  • tortilla chips, to serve
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Smooth Stovetop Queso Dip

Steps

  1. Toss the shredded cheeses with the cornstarch in a bowl until every shred is lightly coated.
  2. Pour the evaporated milk into a saucepan and heat over medium-low until it steams and small bubbles form at the edges. Don't let it boil.
  3. Add the cheese one handful at a time, stirring after each until it melts before adding more.
  4. Keep stirring over low heat until the queso is smooth and glossy.
  5. Stir in the green chiles with their juice, the tomatoes, cumin, garlic powder and cayenne, if using.
  6. Pour into a warm bowl and serve right away with tortilla chips.