Slow-Cooker Queso

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Yield:
4 cups

On gameday, queso is an undisputed MVP but it often loses steam (and silkiness) by halftime. To combat the cooldown issue, this recipe calls for making the queso in a slow cooker, which you can keep plugged in to maintain cheesy, melty bliss through the final drive.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups)

  • 4 ounces American cheese, shredded (1 cup)

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles, such as Ro-Tel

  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk

  • Kosher salt

  • Finely chopped red onion, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro leaves, and tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

  1. In the bowl of a 1 1/2-quart slow cooker, toss both cheeses with cornstarch to evenly coat. Stir in tomatoes and evaporated milk; season with salt.

  2. Cover and cook on low until mixture is bubbling and thickened slightly, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Uncover and stir until smooth. Season with more salt and garnish with onion, jalapeños, and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.

    Slow-Cooker Queso recipe
    Con Poulos
Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, January/February 2020

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