Never eat store bought queso ever again with this easy 6 ingredient queso dip! Use it for anything you’d like, including drizzled on top of a taco salad or as a dip for your favorite chips.
Yield
6 Servings
Preparation time
0 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Total time
15 minutes
Ingredients
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp all purpose or whole wheat flour
1 C 2% milk
6 oz medium or sharp cheddar (shredded from a block of cheese (about 1 1/2 cups))
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp mild chili powder
Instructions
- in a small sauce pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk the mixture until bubbling and flour is a light golden color.
- Add milk, constantly whisking until mixture thickens, adjusting the heat to avoid scorching the bottom of the pot.
- When the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, turn off the heat.
- Add cheddar slowly and continue to whisk until combined.
- Add salt and chili powder. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
Notes
Chef’s Notes:
- The sauce will thicken as it sits; add a splash of milk to thin.
- Try other cheeses like Monterrey or Pepper jack.
- For spicy queso, add ⅛ tsp red chili flakes or cayenne and a 4 oz can diced green chilies.
Nutrition Info per serving:
Calories: 162, Saturated Fat: 7, Sodium: 333mg, Added Sugars: 2.2g, Fiber: 0.1g
Source
Recipe adapted from: https://www.budgetbytes.com/5-minute-nacho-cheese-sauce/