The article presents a versatile homemade queso recipe that emphasizes using real cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses instead of processed ones. It details how to make a roux for a creamy texture and encourages unique flavor profiles by incorporating roasted Hatch chiles. The author suggests avoiding pre-shredded cheese to prevent a gritty texture in the queso. Additionally, it offers serving ideas, from garnishing with fresh ingredients to using the queso in various dishes like nachos and enchiladas, highlighting its flexibility as both an appetizer and main dish.
This easy queso is one of our favorite Super Bowl appetizers—but you can also make it the main event.
For the best queso, we like two parts sharp cheddar to one part Monterey Jack.
Avoid pre-shredded cheese, which can turn gritty and lead to a broken cheese sauce.
We prefer New Mexican Hatch chiles for this queso dip recipe, they're peppery and citrusy with a smoky aftertaste.
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