Perfect Queso Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup grated jalapeno cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grated white American cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated white queso fresco
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Add cheeses and half of the half and half or milk to the double boiler over low heat.
  2. Stir as the cheese melts and add more of the half and half or milk until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.
  3. The cheese sauce should be thin but still thick enough to coat a chip when dipped. Serve immediately or pour into a small slow cooker on the warm setting to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

250 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.4g 21% DV
Total Fat 12.4g 16% DV
Carbs 24.2g 9% DV
Fiber 0.4g 1% DV
Sugar 12.5g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 354mg 15% DV
Potassium 128.3mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 32.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 134.3mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 325.8mg 25% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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