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Famous Restaurant Queso Dip

By: Angela 
"Spicy, hot cheese dip, just like at your favorite Mexican restaurant! Serve in a slow cooker to keep it warm for a party."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds American cheese, cut into pieces
  • 3 1/4 cups water, divided
  • 1 1/2 onions, minced
  • 1 cup minced celery
  • 1 cup minced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely minced jalapeno pepper, seeds and veins removed

Directions

  1. Stir together cheese and 3 cups of water in a double boiler over gently simmering water; stir occasionally until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.
  2. Meanwhile, combine the 1/4 cup of water, onion, celery, green pepper, and jalapeno in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk the vegetables into the cheese, then pour the mixture into a large pot; place over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 288 | Total Fat: 23.7g | Cholesterol: 71mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2008 by Pam   view full review
This truly does taste just like a favorite restaurant's recipe that I have been trying to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by marlom   view full review
this was a good recipe but i used white american cheese a lot creamier
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2008 by ROBINV   view full review
I made this for a party and it was a big hit! It tastes sooo good and is very addicting! It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by FoodForLife   view full review
Authentic and yummy! I wouldn't call it "hot" though. For those who like it hot my "cheater"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by Jessica   view full review
This was very good and easy. I do not have a double boiler, so I just melted the heat the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by DUSSASR   view full review
This is so much better than the stuff from a jar. It's worth the effort to make!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by liteluvr   view full review
Made according to the recipe, and was fairly disappointed. This is very bland and was overly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2008 by Karen   view full review
I scaled down the recipe to 10 servings for our family of 4 for New Year's Eve. I used a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2011 by pballmann   view full review
Was not like any queso I've ever tasted in a restaurant . . . it would soon be out of business...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2010 by ORLTWA   view full review
This was outstanding! I didn't need the 5lb version so I recalculated for 12 servings which...

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