Are you in the mood for a little warm, cheesy spicy snack? This Homemade Queso is super simple to make and contains NO Velveeta! Don’t get me wrong, I love Velveeta and it’s perfect for melting, but once in a while I like to use a different kind of cheese or I don’t have a brick of Velveeta on hand, and in cases like those, I turn to a homemade queso.

Homemade Queso Recipe

Heat up this dip and serve with some warm tortillas and you have a nice little snack for yourself, or your kids or make a larger batch for a gathering or party or for drop in guests.

Homemade Queso Ingredient List

With only 6 ingredients, this recipe is so easy and delicious you may want to make it a point to keep these ingredients around just so you can make it whenever you need a quick snack to serve.

• 4 ounce can of green chilies
• 1 can of Rotel (whatever version is your favorite)
• 12 ounce can of evaporated milk
• cornstarch
• shredded Mexican-blend cheese
• Spiceology Taco Seasoning (or any variety you have on hand)

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Secrets to great homemade queso

The key here is to heat your evaporated milk piping hot. This can be done on your stovetop or in the microwave. Just watch closely, you want your milk to be piping hot but not simmering.

Next, place your cheese in a bowl and pour the hot milk over it, allowing the hot milk to melt the cheese while stirring. This allows the cheese to melt smoothly. Once it’s smooth, then add your other ingredients, stir and serve!

If your cheese doesn’t melt, you can heat the mixture in the microwave in 15 second incriments. Proceed with caution! Cheese sauce can break just like chocolate can break. You don’t want to overheat it.

Try my Beef Queso too!

What can I serve with this dip?

The most popular choice of course is tortilla chips, which are my fave, but you can serve just about anything you like here.

Options include:

1. Warm tortilla chips
2. Corn chips
3. Cubed French bread or another type of dense bread that will hold up
4. Plain or flavored flour or corn tortillas cut into wedges
5. Any variety of veggies such as celery, carrots, peppers
6. Go all out and serve with all the toppings, lettuce, diced tomato, guacamole, sour cream, you get the idea.

You can use this dip in a quesadilla or as a taco topper. Use as a warm condiment for my Bacon Egg Breakfast Wraps or alongside a breakfast of my perfect scrambled eggs, or use some in an omelet.

Serve with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or anything that needs a little added zip.

Try adding to pasta for a blast of flavor in a queso Mac n cheese.

Try with my Baked Chicken Taquitos, and dunk them right in.

As you can see, this dip is very versatile and a great staple to have on hand for almost any occasion.

A perfect option for movie night or game night at home!

How do I store queso dip?

You can store this dip in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-5 days. Having no meat in the ingredients means it will last a little longer than varieties with meat.

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How do I reheat queso dip?

Queso dip is best reheated either in the oven, a small crock pot, or in the microwave. The key is a slow reheat, and plenty of stirring, so go low-and-slow and whisk it good!