QUESO VS CHEESE DIP RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.  Add cheese, a handful at a time, stirring well between each batch. Slowly stir in milk and continue stirring until everything is melted together. Adjust heat as needed as you don't want the pan to be too hot or your sauce will separate. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes, green chilis, and cilantro.  Serve immediately with chips.

Steps:

• Stovetop method: Bring 1-inch of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low and place a bowl inside the pot to create a double boiler. (The bowl should be big enough to rest above the rim of the pot without the bottom touching the water.) Add both cheeses, the half-and-half, garlic, jalapeño and ground black pepper and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the dip is creamy. Stir in the green chilies.  Slow-cooker method: In the base of a slow-cooker, combine both cheeses, the half-and-half, garlic, jalapeño and ground black pepper and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 50 minutes, stirring once half-way through. Stir in the green chilies. Transfer to a serving bowl or reduce the temperature of the slow-cooker to warm and keep covered until ready to serve. Top with diced tomatoes, cilantro, and sliced jalapeño. Serve immediately.