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Queso Recipe Without Flour

Gluten-Free Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Mexican Simmering

Craving queso but don't want to fuss with a roux? This queso recipe without flour is your answer! It's incredibly simple to make, requiring just a handful of ingredients and no flour. The result is a creamy, dreamy dip that's perfect for tortilla chips, veggies, or your favorite Mexican dishes.

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This recipe is also easily customizable. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, adjust the spice level to your liking, or add in other ingredients for extra flavor and texture. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a bowl of delicious homemade queso!

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Sarah Sarah Cool Cook
December 13, 2024
  • 10 min.
  • 10 min.
  • 1/5
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Ingredients:

* Cheese Choice: You can use any combination of melting cheeses you like. Pepper Jack, queso quesadilla, or Asadero cheese are all great options.

** Spice Level: Adjust the amount of jalapeños and cayenne pepper to your liking. For a milder queso, use fewer jalapeños or omit the cayenne.

Tools:

Directions:

1. Sauté the Aromatics:

Preparation of queso recipe without flour starts with sautéing the aromatics.

  • Melt 2 TBSP of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the 1 onion (finely chopped) and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add 2 cloves of garlic (minced) and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.

2. Combine and Thicken:

  • Pour 1 cup of milk into the pan with the onion and add 8 OZ of cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and 1 cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese.
  • Cook while simmer, stirring frequently, until the cheese melts, all ingredients combine, and the queso reaches your desired consistency.
  • This should take about 5-10 minutes.

3. Flavor Boost:

Stir in ½ cup of pickled jalapeños-chopped (optional), ¼ TSP cumin, ¼ TSP salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional).

4. Keep Warm:

If you’re serving the queso at a party, keep it warm in a slow cooker set to low or over a fondue pot.

Tips & Variations:

  • Add-Ins: Feel free to add other ingredients to your queso, such as diced tomatoes, roasted peppers, or chorizo.
  • Keep Warm: If you’re serving the queso at a party, keep it warm in a slow cooker set to low or over a fondue pot.
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