Torchy's Copycat Green Chile Queso
The best queso recipe this side of the border! This Slow-Cooker Torchy's Tacos copycat green chile queso recipe is unbelievably delicious and impossible to eat in moderation!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 8 oz American cheese (sliced or block)
- 8 oz yellow cheddar cheese (sliced or block)
- 8 oz cream cheese (lowfat or regular)
- 2 1/2 c half and half
- 2 4 oz cans chopped green chilies
- 3/4 c verde salsa
- 2 serrano peppers
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 1/4 c red onion
- 1/4 c lime juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- to taste sea salt
- garnish guacamole, cotija cheese, cilantro, diablo sauce optional
Instructions
- Combine the cheddar, american, and cream cheese in the slow cooker with the half and half, cans of green chilies, and salsa. Cook on low for 1-2 hours until melted together.
- Finely chop serrano peppers, onion, and roma tomatoes. in a skillet, sauté the veggies with olive oil over medium heat until tender. Then add lime juice and seasonings (cumin, paprika, and garlic powder). Toss as it reduces into a aromatic sludge (a few minutes should do).
- Fold the skillet contents into the slow cooker cheese and turn to warm. Add salt to taste. If you think it taste to strongly like chilies and salsa, add about a handful of shredded cheddar. You can also add another 1/2 c milk or half and half to dilute the flavor and/or make it more runny to your desired consistency.
- Serve over a scoop of guacamole and top with fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, and diablo sauce!
Notes
Store in the fridge in an airtight container. To reheat, reheat in the slow cooker or slowly on the stove in a saucepan! I you decide to use the microwave, microwave leftover queso in 30 second intervals to avoid burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 16gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 926mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1491IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 613mgIron: 1mg
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