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The BEST queso dip with jalapeño, red onion, monterey jack cheese. Topped with bread crumbs, jalapeños and cilantro. Seriously the most amazing queso ever.
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4.81 from 26 votes

Monterey Jack Queso

Amazing queso with red onion and jalapeño
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoon EVOO
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped (½ a large)
  • 1 Jalapeno seeded, diced, plus slices for garnish
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 ½ C milk whole or 2% works best
  • 16 oz monterey jack cheese shredded (equivalent to 2 Cups)
  • cilantro for sprinkling tortilla chips for serving

Crumb Topping

  • ½ C panko bread crumbs gluten free
  • 1 tablespoon EVOO
  • Salt

Instructions

Make the crumbs

  • Add EVOO and crumbs to cast iron skillet over medium heat, stirring until crisp (about 5 minutes). Set aside to cool.

Make the Queso

  • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, jalapeño, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until veggies are tender. About 8-10 minutes.
  • Add 1 ½ C milk and bring to a low boil over medium high heat.
  • Create a slurry with cornstarch and water, add to the milk and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in the cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Scatter crumbs on top, then sprinkle with thinly sliced jalapenos and chopped cilantro. serve with tortilla chips.