Torchys Copycat Green Chile Queso Food

TORCHY'S TACOS GREEN CHILE QUESO

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and jalapenos. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute more and remove from heat.
• Transfer jalapeno mixture to a blender. Add water, diced tomatoes, hot green chiles, mild green chiles, and cilantro. Cover and blend on high until mostly smooth.
• Pour blended mixture into a large pot over medium heat. Add processed cheese, chicken soup, cream cheese, hot sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Cook and stir until completely melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in lime juice; reduce heat to low.

TORCHY'S COPYCAT GREEN CHILE QUESO

Steps:

• Combine the cheddar, american, and cream cheese in the slow cooker with the half and half, cans of green chilies, and salsa. Cook on low for 1-2 hours until melted together.
• Finely chop serrano peppers, onion, and roma tomatoes. in a skillet, sauté the veggies with olive oil over medium heat until tender. Then add lime juice and seasonings (cumin, paprika, and garlic powder). Toss as it reduces into a aromatic sludge (a few minutes should do).
• Fold the skillet contents into the slow cooker cheese and turn to warm. Add salt to taste. If you think it taste to strongly like chilies and salsa, add about a handful of shredded cheddar. You can also add another 1/2 c milk or half and half to dilute the flavor and/or make it more runny to your desired consistency.
• Serve over a scoop of guacamole and top with fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, and diablo sauce!

GREEN CHILE QUESO

Steps:

• Set a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the onions and cook until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the green chiles and chipotle peppers and cook for a minute. Add the cheese and let it melt. Add the enchilada sauce and give it all a stir. Transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm.