Best Homemade Queso
Queso is a side dish or condiment made of melted cheese that is popular in Mexican cuisine. So I had queso in my travels, (it wasn’t very popular in India) , but how I lovedddd getting it every time. When I moved to the states I starting making Queso for my father in law because he is as big a fan as I am. His dinner sometimes is literally queso and chips. This recipe is so easy and with minimal ingredients but you will always get a thick cheesy sauce that you will want to take a dip in (I am not kidding). Made in one pan this queso is ready in maximum 20 mins! This is amazing with chips or with any kind of mexican dish be it burritos or chimichangas or tacos. Trust me try this recipe and it will change your mexican meals!
Happy Cooking!
Servings: 8-12 servings
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp corn starch
1-1/2 cup milk
1/2 -3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 -1 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp roasted cumin powder
Salt as per taste
Directions:
In a pan on low-medium add butter. Once it melts, add corn starch and garlic powder. Using a whisk, whisk it till no lumps. Cook for 2-4 mins to remove the raw taste.
Add the cheese and mix till it melts. It will form a lump don’t worry.
Add half of the milk and cream and whisk together till smooth. It can take 2-4 mins, keep whisking. Add seasonings and mix.
Add the rest of the milk and cream to the consistency you like.
Serve immediately with your favourite chips/mexican dishes.
Notes/Tips:
Use a whisk! You will have lumps otherwise.
Be quick when you add corn starch to avoid lumps.
Add more or less milk to change the consistency.
You can store it for 3-4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
It will thicken when cool. Reheat and add milk as needed.
Top with some chopped jalapeños for spice.
