# The BEST Queso Dip—Made Without Processed Cheese

This recipe is a hit every time I make it, it’s made with sour cream & pepper jack cheese, giving it that delicious thick & smooth texture of Queso you’ll find at the store.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 10 min
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 jalapeño
- 0.25 C. red onion
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1.75 C. heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp. corn starch
- 0.75 tsp. salt
- 0.125 tsp. pepper
- 0.25 tsp. cumin
- 0.5 tsp. onion powder
- 0.5 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 C. sour cream
- 8 oz. pepper jack cheese

## Instructions

1. In a bowl whisk together the cream, salt, pepper, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder & cornstarch, set aside.
2. Grate the cheese & measure out the sour cream so it’s ready to go.
3. Then chop jalapeño & onion.
4. Sauté them in the butter on low heat until tender but not browned.
5. Add in the cream & spices mixture.
6. Bring the mixture to a low boil, stirring constantly to prevent the mixture from sticking.
7. Add in the sour cream, mix & bring back to a low boil or simmer.
8. Turn off the heat & mix in the cheese.
9. Taste & add more salt if needed to your liking.

## Equipment

- bowl
- whisk
- frying pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjrBSLVf/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e0616473-3592-45ae-a2fb-6494b2f2e092
- Extracted: 2025-04-26

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