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A cast iron pan filled with mozzarella queso and tortilla chips on a white table
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5 from 16 votes

Mozzarella Queso

This mozzarella queso is the perfect combination of flavors and textures. It's restaurant quality that can be made in under 10 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Tex Mex
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Salt
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot bulb minced (about ¼-1/3rd cup)
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • ½ pound white American cheese
  • ⅓ pound mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Begin by grating the mozzarella and American cheese separately.
  • In a medium pan over medium low heat, add the chopped shallot and stir. Add in milk, then take a small handful of the grated American cheese and use a whisk to stir it in till smooth. Be patient, the lower heat keeps this nice and smooth, but if it's not melting at all turn up the heat slightly. Add American cheese a small handful at a time till completely whisked in.
  • Continue the process with the mozzarella cheese, adding in one small handful at a time and whisking in between. Once the mozzarella is whisked in completely and smooth. Add in any mix ins you like - cumin, the green onion, cilantro, and any salt and pepper to taste (I usually don't add any). Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For American cheese I recommend Andrew and Everett, Boars Head, and Organic Valley. You can ask the deli counter to cut it into a block for you, or smush a bunch of slices together and grate it that way.
  • I recommend using whole milk for the best texture and flavor, but any milk is ok. Just watch the heat or lower fat milks can curdle more easily. 
  • To reheat, just place back on low heat, or microwave in 15-20 second intervals, stirring between. 
  • Serve with tortilla chips, tortillas, tacos, taquitos, or my Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes!

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 802mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 556mg | Iron: 1mg