Torchy's Queso Recipe
Want a crowd-pleasing appetizer? Look no further than Torchy's queso recipe! Whip up a deliciously gooey dip that's sure to impress.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large saucepan
- Stovetop
- Wooden spatula
- Serving bowl
- Grater
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
- ¼ cup green chilies canned and undrained
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes canned and drained
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup oaxaca cheese
- ½ tsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp. cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Warm a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chilies, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, and onion powder and cook for two minutes, frequently stirring.
- Incorporate the cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and Oaxaca cheese.
- Drizzle the lime juice and mix all the ingredients.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2-3 additional minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the queso to a bowl, and sprinkle it with chopped cilantro before serving.
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Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients — It is essential to use high-quality ingredients, especially cheese, to achieve flavorful and creamy queso.
- Use a double boiler — To prevent the queso from burning or sticking to the bottom of the saucepan, it's recommended to use a double boiler.
- Stir frequently — Frequent stirring is essential to ensure your queso cooks evenly and doesn't form lumps.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Torchy's Queso Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
398
% Daily Value*
Fat
35
g
54
%
Saturated Fat
23
g
144
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
87
mg
29
%
Sodium
571
mg
25
%
Potassium
100
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
1053
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
254
mg
25
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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