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Homemade Queso Dip

Sweet Bacon & Pecans
Here is a recipe for a delicious homemade queso dip that makes a creamy and delicious snack or party appetizer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ pound spicy ground sausage or ground chorizo sausage
  • 1 Anaheim chile pepper cored and sliced
  • ½ medium onion peeled and sliced
  • 8 ounces cheese, such as cheddar, Asadero, Monterey Jack, or a blend of cheeses
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon each paprika, onion, ground cumin, and Mexican oregano optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil a skillet over medium heat. Add the spicy ground sausage or ground chorizo sausage to the skillet, and cook it until browned and cooked through. Use a spatula or meat masher to break the meat up into small pieces as it cookies. Remove the cooked ground sausage from the skillet, drain the meat, and set it aside.
  • Next, add the sliced Anaheim chile peppers and onion to the skillet. Sauté the vegetables until they are softened and slightly caramelized, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the onion and pepper from the skillet, and set them aside.
  • Shred or cube the cheese and set it aside. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture is light golden brown, to make a roux.
  • Slowly pour in the milk or cream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook the mixture until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the cheese in batches, stirring continuously after each batch until the cheese is melted and smooth.
  • Stir in the cooked and drained spicy ground sausage, sautéed Anaheim chile peppers and onions, chili powder, and garlic powder. Cook the queso dip for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency or thickness.
  • Remove the queso from heat, and season it with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the queso dip warm with tortilla chips, sliced veggies, or your favorite dippers.

Notes

  • Pre shredded cheeses sometimes contain ingredients to help keep the cheese from clumping together. Use freshly grated or sliced cheese for best results when it comes to melting cheese.
  • Use whole milk or cream for a creamier texture. Extra milk or cream can be added to help thin out the queso dip.
  • For best results, serve the queso dip while it is warm. Transferring  homemade queso dip to a slow cooker that is set to the Warm setting  can help to keep the queso dip warm while serving it.
Keyword appetizer recipes, party recipes