La Tortillería x Fancy Hank’s Smoked Queso
La Tortillería x Fancy Hank's Smoked Queso
Warm Cheese Dip with Cayenne & Watermelon Salsa
Rich cheese, bold spice & a splash of Fancy Hank’s cayenne & watermelon salsa come together in this smoky, creamy dip with just the right amount of heat. It’s warm, indulgent & made for scooping up with our crunchy totopos (tortilla chips).
SPICINESS
SERVES
2 - 3
COOKING TIME
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cheese (such as Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whole milk (or half-&-half for a richer taste)
- 2 tablespoons Fancy Hank's Taco Rub
- 1-2 tablespoons Fancy Hank’s cayenne & watermelon hot sauce
- ½ cup pickled jalapeños, chopped, plus some for garnish
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (more if you like it smokey!)
- Fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish)
- 200g bag of La Tortillería Totopos (Tortilla Chips)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Tips
- For a chunkier queso, you can add diced tomatoes or black beans.
- If you want a richer flavour, consider adding a splash of beer or using a smoked cheese.
Cooking Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the shredded cheese, cream cheese & milk. Stir frequently until the cheeses are melted & the mixture is smooth.
- Once the cheese is melted, stir in Fancy Hank’s Taco Rub, cayenne & watermelon hot sauce, chopped pickled jalapeños & smoked paprika. Mix well.
- Taste the queso & add salt, pepper, more hot sauce or smoked paprika as needed to adjust the heat & flavour to your liking.
- Remove from heat & transfer to a serving bowl. Top with additional chopped pickled jalapeños & fresh coriander for garnish.
- Serve hot with La Tortillería Totopos for dipping.
¡Buen provecho!
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