Queso Casero Clásico
Appetizer30 min8 porcionesFácilSobre esta receta
Cremoso, aterciopelado y lleno de sabor — este es el dip de queso que harás repetidamente. Basado en una salsa blanca sencilla hecha con roux y cargado de queso derretido, tomates picados y chiles verdes, se mantiene suave y fácil de servir desde el primer bocado hasta la última tortilla. No se requiere queso procesado, solo ingredientes reales y una técnica infalible.
Instrucciones
- 1
Grate the sharp cheddar cheese and monterey jack cheese on the large holes of a grater. Set aside at room temperature — cold cheese added to a hot sauce is the #1 cause of grainy queso.
- 2
In a medium saucepan over ^[medium heat], melt the butter. Add the diced white onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno (if using) and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- 3
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the white onion mixture and stir constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk for 1–2 minutes, until the raw flour smell cooks off and the mixture looks slightly golden. This is your roux — it's what keeps the queso smooth.
- 4
Slowly pour in the warm milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add the heavy cream. Continue whisking over ^[medium heat] until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3–4 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the drained diced tomatoes with green chiles, cumin, chili powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to ^[low].
- 6
Add the grated sharp cheddar cheese one small handful at a time, stirring each addition fully into the sauce before adding the next. Never rush this step — adding cheese too fast or over high heat will cause it to seize and turn grainy.
- 7
Once all the sharp cheddar cheese is melted and the queso is smooth and glossy, stir in the fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust kosher salt as needed.
- 8
Transfer to a warm serving bowl or keep in the saucepan on the lowest heat setting. Garnish with chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeno slices, and a pinch of paprika. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
