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Easy Homemade Queso Blanco

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins

This simple and delicious homemade queso blanco is deliciously cheesy and packed with authentic flavours to bring any meal or snack to life!
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 1 12 ounce can of evaporated milk
 1 tbsp corn starch
 ¾ lb white American cheese
 4 oz mozzarella cheeseshredded
 2 tbsp canned jalapeñoschopped
 1 tsp chili powderor cumin if preferred
 ½ tsp ground nutmegoptional
 1 tsp red pepper flakes
 ¼ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp black pepper
Garnish
 chopped cilantro
 chopped tomatoes
 chopped jalapeños
1

In a small saucepan, heat evaporated milk over medium/high heat. Stir in cornstarch and whisk to combine.

2

Bring contents to a simmer but do not boil (when it begins to bubble, it's ready), reduce heat to low immediately.

3

Immediately stir in cheese in batches, starting with the white American cheese. As you stir in the cheese, increase heat to medium/low. Be sure to CONSTANTLY whisk ingredients until cheese melts completely. Once melted, add more. Do not stop stirring, you must continue to whisk the entire time while adding cheese.

4

Once the cheese in done, add in shredded mozzarella, being sure to constantly whisk while cheese melts. If you prefer your dip to be thicker, add more mozzarella cheese.

5

Once all cheese is melted, stir in jalapeños, chili powder, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

6

If you would like queso to be browned, pour into a small nonstick skillet and place in oven. Broil for 3/4 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble and brown.

7

Garnish with cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeños if desired.

8

Cut Sonora Tortillas into triangle chips and bake on a nonstick sheet at 350 degrees until golden and crispy. Serve with queso.

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