Queso

Smooth creamy cheese sauce with a zesty bit of heat.  Perfect for serving over a plate of nachos, or with tortilla chips for dipping.

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Queso

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

A smooth creamy cheese sauce with a bit of heat. Perfect for serving over a plate of nachos.

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 8

Author: Christoph

Ingredients

• 4 ounces pepper jack cheese grated
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese grated
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk divided
• 2 teaspoons Tabasco more or less to taste
• pinch salt

Method

1. Toss together cheese and cornstarch in a medium-sized saucepan until evenly coated.
2. Stir in 1 cup evaporated milk, the hot sauce and salt.
3. Cook over medium-low heat stirring often, until thickened, smooth, and bubbly.
4. Stir in additional evaporated milk if needed until desired consistency is reached.

Cooks Notes

(Recipe from Smitten Kitchen)