Queso (Chile con Queso)
Melted cheese dip with roasted green chiles and tomatoes, served with tortilla chips.
Why It Works
American cheese contains sodium citrate, an emulsifying salt that keeps the dip smooth and prevents breaking; mixing with Jack adds real cheese flavor.
Key Ingredients
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