Costa Vida Queso Recipe
Costa Vida Queso Recipe is a soft and tasty cheese dip. It is great for dipping chips or putting on burritos.
Equipment
- Medium pot
- Whisk
- Spoon
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cheese grater
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced green chilies
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat butter in a pot over medium heat.
- Add green chilies and tomatoes. Stir for one minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and milk. Stir well.
- Mix cornstarch with a little milk. Stir into the pot.
- Add shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Stir until the cheese melts fully.
- Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then stir.
- Stir until the dip gets thick.
- Add cayenne pepper for extra spice if you want.
- Remove from the stove and allow it to cool briefly.
- Serve warm with chips or as a topping.
Notes
- Use fresh shredded cheese for better melting.
- Stir all the time to stop burning.
- Add more cayenne if you want it spicy.
- Use whole milk for a rich texture.