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Chipotle Queso Recipe

Chipotle Queso Recipe

Chipotle Queso Recipe, also known as Chipotle Cheese Sauce or just simply Queso, is a creamy cheese dip that’s rich with flavor.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chipotle Queso Recipe
Servings: 2
Calories: 886kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 15 ounces tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • On medium-high heat, add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapenos to a large dutch oven. Cook for 5–6 minutes, turning regularly, or until softened.
  • Mix thoroughly before adding the tomatillo salsa, garlic, flour, cumin, oregano, chilli powder, and canned tomatoes and chilis.
  • Whisking vigorously after adding the milk, add the tomato paste, vinegar, and cheese; continue whisking until the cheese is melted.
  • Juice from the lime and lemon should be whisked in just before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 886kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 2578mg | Potassium: 1539mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 6465IU | Vitamin C: 128mg | Calcium: 1183mg | Iron: 3mg
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