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Austin Diner-Style Queso

Source of Recipe


Southern Living



List of Ingredients



• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  
• ¼ cup diced yellow onion (from 1 small onion)
  
• 4 jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely diced (¼ cup)
  
• 1 (4½-ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
  
• 2 small cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
  
• 1 cup whole milk
  
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  
• 1 pound white American cheese, shredded (about 4 cups)
  
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
  
• 1 tsp ground cumin
  
• 1 tsp kosher salt
  
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  
• Tortilla chips, guacamole, and pico de gallo
  






Instructions



1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low. Add onion and jalapeños. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add green chiles and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 30 seconds.
   
   
2. Whisk together milk, 1 cup water, and cornstarch in a bowl until well combined. Add to chile mixture in saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cheese; reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro, cumin, salt, and cayenne. (Add additional seasoning, if desired.)
   
   
3. Transfer queso to a serving bowl, small slow cooker, or chafing dish set over a flame. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve queso warm with tortilla chips, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
   
   Serves 8