Description
Indulge in the smoky, creamy, and slightly spicy delight of Chipotle Queso Chunky! This irresistible dip combines the velvety richness of melted cheese with bold chipotle peppers and hearty chunks of fresh vegetables. Perfect for game days, parties, or simply elevating your snack time, this queso is a crowd-pleaser served with tortilla chips or drizzled over your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk, warmed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- Flavor & Heat:
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Chunks:
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- ½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional:
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is golden and bubbly.
- Make the Cheese Sauce:
Gradually add the warmed milk, whisking constantly to create a smooth sauce. Allow the mixture to thicken slightly, about 3–4 minutes. - Incorporate Cheese and Flavor:
Lower the heat to medium-low. Stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, a handful at a time, until fully melted and creamy. Add the minced chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, and cumin. Mix well to combine. - Add the Chunky Elements:
Fold in the diced tomato, chopped onion, jalapeño, black beans, and corn. Stir gently to distribute the chunks evenly throughout the queso. - Adjust Seasoning:
Taste and add salt if needed. - Garnish and Serve:
Transfer the queso to a serving bowl, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and serve warm with tortilla chips or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
- To keep the queso warm and gooey for a party, transfer it to a slow cooker on the “Warm” setting.
- For a thicker consistency, reduce the milk slightly or cook the cheese sauce longer before adding the chunks.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chipotle peppers or including a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of the recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Chipotle queso, chunky dip, smoky cheese sauce, Mexican appetizers