A smooth and creamy queso is quintessential game-day food, so we took the classic recipe and kicked-it up a notch with jack and Cheddar cheeses. Enjoy it with tortilla chips or any of your favorite dippers for serving.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 10 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 10 to 12 servings |
Ingredients
- 10 ounces processed block cheese, diced, such as Velveeta (see Cook’s Note)
- 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese, coarsely shredded
- 2 ounces sharp Cheddar, coarsely shredded
- One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as RoTel Original (see Cook’s Note)
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Add the processed cheese, Monterey Jack, Cheddar and canned tomatoes (along with the juice) to a medium saucepan or 10-inch cast-iron skillet (see Cook’s Note) and turn the heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until all the cheese has melted and the queso is smooth, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
- To make the queso spicy, use hot diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as RoTel Hot, instead of the Original.
- Processed block cheese is crucial due to its meltability and what it adds to the queso’s texture. Do not try to substitute other cheeses.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 154 |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 475 mg |
Reviews
Velveeta is pure garbage despite how good it tastes and there’s plenty of recipes without it.
I bought processed cheese under extreme distress but hopefully will be worth it!
Making for my grandson for the Buffalo Bills game on Sunday!
Making for my grandson for the Buffalo Bills game on Sunday!
Not sure why the website says this recipe has 21 reviews. I only see two reviews and a lot of useless stars!
Perfect for a game night or sports party!
This recipe is great. I don’t like processed cheese so was reluctant to try it. Really glad I did! Thanks for another great recipe.