MEXICAN CHEESE FOR QUESO RECIPES

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Sauté the green onions (white parts only) for 4 minutes, until soft. Then add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add the tomatoes in with juices with the chiles, cumin, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook while stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes until soft and fragrant.
• Mix cornstarch into the pot, then pour in the evaporated milk, stirring well to combine.
• Bring to a boil, then add the cheese, mixing well. Cook, while stirring, until cheese just melts through the milk and transforms into a smooth sauce. Take off heat immediately.
• Stir in cilantro, green onions (reserved green parts) and season with salt to taste if needed. Mix well. Serve warm.

Steps:

• Wash throughly the green chilli peppers, roast them with the technique you prefer (in the oven, directly on the stove’s fire or on a comal or pan).
• Put them in a plastic bag or container and then wrap them in a kitchen cloth. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove the skin from the peppers, cut them in half, remove all the seeds and remove the veins. Cut them into strips and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4 minutes over low heat until transparent and tender.
• Add the garlic and sauté for a minute stirring constantly to release its aroma.
• Add the tomato and cook, stirring from time to time for about 5 minutes or until the tomato has released its juices and you’ll have a thick sauce.
• Pour the broth, add the cilantro and season with salt and pepper (READ NOTES). Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Let everything simmer for 1 minute.
• Add the potatoes and cover the pan. Cook until the potatoes are tender (about 25 minutes).
• Uncover the pan and add the chillies and milk. Mix carefully and let the potato soup cook for 2 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and immediately add the cheese. Mix and let stand 5 minutes before serving