Loaded Queso Recipes

LOADED QUESO

Steps:

• Add the processed cheese, green chiles and 1/3 cup of the tomatoes along with some of their juice to a medium saucepan or an 8-inch cast-iron skillet and turn the heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
• For the diablo sauce, add the remaining tomatoes and juice, chipotle peppers, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon salt to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula. Set aside to slightly cool, about 5 minutes. Put the sauce into the jar of a blender and blend until smooth (see Cook's Note).
• Add the avocado, jalapeno, red onion, lime juice, cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a small bowl. Mash the avocado with the side of a spoon and stir to combine.
• To serve, top the queso with the guacamole, queso fresco, cilantro and a drizzle of the diablo sauce. Serve with tortilla chips.

LOADED QUESO IN A TORTILLA BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Place a flour tortilla over an oven-safe bowl. Place another oven-safe bowl over it. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the bowls and set the tortilla bowl aside.
• In a shallow container, place olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, garlic powder chili powder and salt. Mix well.
• Place the flank steak in the spice mixture, rubbing until fully coated. Marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Heat a cast iron pan or stainless steel pan over high heat. Coat with olive oil and Add the steak and sear for 6-8 minutes.
• Rest the meat for 5 minutes. Cut them into a bite size. Set aside.
• In a medium size saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
• Add the jalapeños and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Sprinkle in the flour, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add milk and cook until the mixture has thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the cheddar cheese ½ cup (50 g) at a time. Stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted.
• On a flat plate, spread tortilla chips. Place the tortilla bowl on top. Pour in the queso and top with chopped steak, chopped tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream and cilantro.
• Enjoy!

LOADED NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Arrange a layer of tortilla chips on the tray. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cooked beef in a layer over the chips (don't drown the chips!) then layer with 1/3 of the beans, 1/3 of the jalapeno peppers, 1/3 of the pico de gallo, and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese; drizzle 1/3 of the queso blanco over top. Repeat layers once more, starting with chips and ending with queso blanco. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes.
• Remove from the oven and transfer nachos to a platter. Top with shredded lettuce and remaining beans, jalapeno peppers, and pico de gallo.
• Stir sour cream with just enough water to thin slightly; drizzle over the nachos. Drizzle remaining queso blanco over top and sprinkle with scallions. Arrange remaining chips around the edges of the platter.