Creamy Smoky Chipotle Qoso: Easy Game Day Dip
A rich, smoky, and spicy cheese dip made with sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Perfect for tailgating and game day gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 8 oz Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 2–3 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, minced
- 2 tablespoons Adobo Sauce
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by shredding cheeses, mincing garlic and chipotle peppers, and softening cream cheese.
- Place a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Sauté minced garlic and chipotle peppers for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add softened cream cheese and heavy cream to the pan. Stir constantly until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Reduce heat to low. Add shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese a handful at a time, stirring continuously until each addition is fully melted and incorporated.
- Stir in adobo sauce, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning or heat level as desired.
- Give the queso a final stir. If too thick, add a splash of warm cream. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm.
Notes
Grate your own cheese to avoid anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting. Keep heat low to prevent the cheese from separating or becoming grainy. For tailgating, transfer to a slow cooker on low to keep warm for hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 15
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