# Chipotle's Queso

A recipe for making a large batch of Chipotle's queso.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 serrano pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 0.5 poblano pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1 tsp chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar, grated
- 0.25 Roma tomato, diced
- 0.5 tsp salt

## Instructions

1. Combine milk, onion, peppers, and garlic in a saucepan until it slightly bubbles on medium heat.
2. Mix cornstarch with enough water to create a slurry.
3. Add the slurry to the saucepan and stir frequently until slightly thickened.
4. Reduce heat to low and add sour cream.
5. Gradually add cheese, a handful at a time, mixing until melted before adding more.
6. Once smooth, remove from heat and let cool (it will thicken more).
7. Stir in the diced tomatoes.
8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.  Reheat low and slow.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- box grater
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vnYTZfAmZJw
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3b096c2f-d1e2-4606-8df3-5994212e9877
- Extracted: 2025-01-02

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