Moe's Southwest Grill Queso Dip Copycat Recipe
Unleash the irresistible flavor of Moe’s Southwest Grill right at home with this creamy, cheesy queso dip copycat recipe. Made with melt-in-your-mouth white American cheese and elevated with the zesty kick of pickled jalapeños, diced green chiles, and a splash of jalapeño juice, this dip is the perfect balance of spice and velvety smoothness. A dash of smoky paprika, chili powder, and cumin adds a bold southwestern flair to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game days, parties, or casual snacking. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, or drizzle it over nachos, tacos, or burritos for authentic Tex-Mex greatness.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound White American cheese
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 4-ounce can Diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons Pickled jalapeños
- 1 tablespoon Pickled jalapeño juice
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Cut the white American cheese into small cubes to help it melt evenly.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
Step 3
Add the milk and water to the saucepan, and stir to combine with the melted butter.
Step 4
Gradually add the cheese cubes to the saucepan, stirring constantly to ensure the cheese melts smoothly.
Step 5
Once the cheese has melted completely, stir in the diced green chiles, pickled jalapeños, and pickled jalapeño juice.
Step 6
Add the paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, and salt to the queso, and mix well to incorporate the spices.
Step 7
Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and continue stirring until the queso dip reaches a creamy consistency.
Step 8
Remove the queso from the heat and transfer it to a serving bowl.
Step 9
Serve warm with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for nachos, tacos, or burritos.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (873.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1883.8 |
| Total Fat 164.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 91.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 539.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9544.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.8g | |
| Protein 89.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 85.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 3122.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1084.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories