10/15/2026
Copycat Chipotle Queso
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon red w**e vinegar
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups Velveeta cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup tomatillo salsa
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, from one lime
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (13 ounce) bag tortilla chips, for serving
Directions
Step 1: In a large saucepan over medium, heat oil. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion has softened about 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk, tomato paste, and vinegar, until well combined; allow to steep for 20 minutes.
Step 2: In a large heatproof bowl, combine grated cheeses, tomatillo salsa, lime juice and oregano. Place a fine mesh strainer over the bowl containing the cheese. Strain milk mixture into the bowl. Discard solids from strainer.
Step 3: Using a wooden spoon stir cheese mixture until smooth and saucy. If cheese doesn't melt completely, set bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until cheese melts and mixture comes together. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.