Chili Crunch Queso

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate some sharp white cheddar cheese.
  2. 2Cut a block of white American cheese into cubes.
  3. 3Heat up evaporated milk in a pot.
  4. 4Once the milk gets hot, stir in the cubed white American cheese and grated sharp white cheddar cheese.
  5. 5Reduce the heat and let it cook on low until all the cheese melts.
  6. 6Once the cheese is all melted, add diced green chilies.
  7. 7Add cumin and garlic powder.
  8. 8Stir everything together.
  9. 9Add a pinch of salt.
  10. 10Pour the queso into a serving bowl.
  11. 11Add chili crunch and gently swirl it into the top of the queso.
  12. 12Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces evaporated milk
  • 8 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound white American cheese
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons chili crisp with oil

Equipment

graterknifepotwooden spoonserving bowl

Tips

  • The key is to just kind of swirl the chili crunch in.
  • It’s just the right amount of heat and a whole different queso flavor.