Freebirds Queso Recipe
Follow this Freebirds Queso Recipe ingredients and directions to make the perfect queso like Freebirds fast-food restaurant.
Equipment & Tools
- Food Processor
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoon
- Stirring Spoon
- Glass Bowl Or Bottle
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb Kraft Velveeta White American Cheese, Recommended
- ¾ cup Land O Lakes Half And Half, Recommended
- ⅔ cup Water
- 1 ½ tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 ½ tbsp San Marcos Canned Chipotle Peppers, Recommended
- ¾ White Onion, Chopped
- 3 Roma Tomatoes, Chopped
- 2 tbsp Cilantro, Chopped
- ½ Jalapeno Pepper, Seeds Removed
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- Salt To Taste
Instructions
- Blend the canned chipotle peppers in a food processor until they are smooth.
- Cut the white American cheese into small cubes and place them in a large pot that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Add the half and half, water, cumin, and the blended chipotle peppers to the pot with the cheese.
- Melt the cheese mixture over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to ensure even melting.
- While the cheese is melting, finely dice the white onion, Roma tomatoes, cilantro, and 1/4 of a regular-sized jalapeno with its seeds removed.
- Mix the chopped onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeno together in a bowl. Add lime juice and mix well.
- Once the cheese has melted completely, add the mixed diced ingredients to the cheese pot and stir until everything is well combined.
- Taste the queso and add salt as needed to suit your preference.
- Serve the delicious queso with your favorite chips for dipping.
Notes
Any leftovers should be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container. After making, the queso dip can be stored for up to three days.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 203kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 7.5g (3%)Protein: 11.1g (22%)Fat: 14.4g (22%)Saturated Fat: 8.5g (53%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 45mg (15%)Sodium: 728mg (32%)Potassium: 261mg (7%)Fiber: 0.6g (3%)Sugar: 5.9g (7%)Calcium: 341mg (34%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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