Moe’s Southwest Grill Queso Recipe
There are few dips more universally loved than queso and the version put out by Moe’s Southwest Grill has garnered a cult following. A variation of queso blanco with the perfect amount of spice, Moe’s queso is easy to replicate at home and a bonafide crowd pleaser!
Equipment
- double boiler
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
- whisk
Ingredients
- 16 oz white American cheese cubed or shredded (if using slices, they should be torn)
- 3 oz Monterey Jack cheese grated
- 2 oz white cheddar grated
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2/3 cups milk (plus more if needed)
- 8 oz canned green chiles such as hatch drained and roughly chopped
- 4 slices pickled jalapeño roughly chopped
- 1-2 tbsp jalapeño brine (more or less depending on preference)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Fill a saucepan with 2 inches of water, and set over medium heat. Once the water is hot and steamy but not boiling, place a mixing bowl over the top of the saucepan. The surface of the water and the base of the mixing bowl should not touch, as the steam and interior heat will naturally warm the bowl. When the bottom of the mixing bowl is hot to the touch (about 45 seconds), add in the butter and milk and stir until the butter is melted and the milk is hot.
- Add the American cheese to the hot milk and butter mixture. Using a whisk or spatula, stir constantly until all of the cheese has melted and fully incorporated into the milk. Add in the Monterey Jack and white cheddar cheese, and stir continuously until all the cheese is melted and the queso is silky smooth. At this point, if the queso is too thick, add ¼ cup of milk at a time to thin until you’ve reached your desired consistency.
- Stir in the chopped green chiles, jalapeños, jalapeño brine, salt, and cumin. Whisk to incorporate the brine and spices and evenly distribute the chiles and jalapeños. Taste and adjust for spices if necessary. Serve immediately with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 1760mgSugar: 2g
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