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Loaded Tex-Mex Queso

Loaded Tex-Mex Queso is the perfect game day watching snack! This one is made with real cheese (no processed cheese) and is so craveable!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, dip
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 6
Calories 671 kcal

Ingredients
  

Queso:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 1 poblano diced
  • 1 jalapeño minced
  • 1 serrano minced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced or pressed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups cheddar white or yellow, shredded
  • 2 cups colby jack shredded

Picadillo:

  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Toppings:

  • 1 cup picadillo
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup guacamole
  • cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, brown the beef until cooked through. Drain if necessary.
  • Add 1/2 cup water with cumin, chili powder and salt. Stir continuously until absorbed. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
  • Using the same skillet, sauté onion, poblano, jalapeño, serraño, garlic and salt with butter until peppers are softened. About 3-5 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add all purpose flour and mix until absorbed.  Stir in milk.
  • Next, begin adding shredded cheeses handfuls at a time, stirring in between to incorporate.
  • Once all cheese is melted, remove skillet from heat, top with picadillo, guacamole, pico de gallo and cilantro.
  • Serve immediately while still hot with tortilla chips or fresh tortillas.

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Nutrition

Calories: 671kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 45gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 1525mgPotassium: 714mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1382IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 656mgIron: 4mg
Keyword appetizer, game day
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