Torchy's Queso Recipe
Torchy’s tacos is a famous taco restaurant chain which is known for it’s inventive tacos and yummy cheese dip.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced tomatoes chopped green chilies, chopped cilantro, diced onions, or cooked crumbled sausage for additional flavor
Instructions
- In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and cook for around a minute for a thick mixture.
- Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly to avoid lumps from forming.
- Cook the mixture for around 3-5 minutes until it thickens.
- Lower down the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until it is smooth and melted.
- Now, add the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir properly.
- You can also add chopped green chilies, diced tomatoes, diced onions, chopped cilantro or cooked crumbled sausage.
- It’s time to serve the queso. You can serve it with tortilla chips or your preferred dip.