Cheesy Skillet Queso Dip
Creamy, melty skillet queso dip served with fire-warmed tortillas. A quick and easy snack that’s always a crowd-pleaser!
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet
- Whisk
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs for flipping tortillas
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ small onion finely diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp flour
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro optional
- Tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and jalapeño. Sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and velvety.
- Season with cumin and salt. Garnish with chopped cilantro if using.
- Warm homemade or store bought tortillas directly in the pizza oven for 30 seconds per side until lightly charred. Cut into wedges for dipping.
Notes
- Always use freshly grated cheese for best melt.
- You can substitute the heavy cream with more milk for a lighter version.