Tijuana Flats Queso Recipe
Do you love cheesy snacks? The Tijuana Flats Queso Recipe is a huge fan favorite. It is creamy, spicy, and very delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 lb White American Cheese cubed
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk
- 4 oz Diced Green Chiles one small can
- 1 tbsp Jalapeno Juice
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
Prep the Cheese
- Cut your American cheese into small cubes. Small pieces melt much faster. You can also grate the cheese for a smoother melt.
Warm the Milk
- Place your saucepan over a low heat. Pour the milk into the pan. Let it get warm but do not boil it.
Melt the Cheese
- Add the cheese cubes to the warm milk. Stir the mix constantly with your whisk. Watch the cheese turn into a smooth liquid.
Add the Flavors
- Dump in the green chiles and jalapeno juice. Stir them into the cheese. This adds the famous Tijuana Flats flavor.
Season the Dip
- Add the cumin and the garlic powder. Stir well so there are no lumps. Taste it to see if it needs salt.
Serve it Hot
- Pour the queso into a warm bowl. Serve it with salty tortilla chips immediately. Enjoy your delicious homemade treat!
Notes
➜ Always use low heat to avoid burning cheese.
➜ Stir the pot constantly for a smooth dip.
➜ Add more milk if the queso is too thick.
➜ Use high-quality white American cheese for best results.
➜ Add extra jalapenos if you love very spicy food.
➜ Keep the dip warm in a small slow cooker.
➜ Grate your own cheese for a silkier texture.
➜ Stir the pot constantly for a smooth dip.
➜ Add more milk if the queso is too thick.
➜ Use high-quality white American cheese for best results.
➜ Add extra jalapenos if you love very spicy food.
➜ Keep the dip warm in a small slow cooker.
➜ Grate your own cheese for a silkier texture.