Instant Pot Queso Dip Recipe

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In just minutes, you can whip up a batch of queso dip with this Instant Pot recipe. Perfectly cheesy and loaded with flavor—time to grab those tortilla chips!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: people

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick)
½ medium red onion diced
1 jalapeño pepper seeded and diced, or with the seeds for more spice
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground paprika
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper optional
10 oz. diced tomatoes with green chiles (1 can)
½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth chicken broth, beef broth, or water also works
4 oz. cream cheese room temperature and cut into cubes (½ brick)
¾ cup heavy cream room temperature
2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese or your favorite cheese
tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

Press "Sauté" on a 6-quart Instant Pot. When the display reads “hot”, add the butter and allow it to melt.
¼ cup unsalted butter
Add the onions and jalapeño and sauté 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Season with garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and cayenne (if using).
½ medium red onion, 1 jalapeño pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground paprika, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
Press "Cancel", then add the tomatoes and broth, stirring well. Add the cream cheese cubes on top of the mixture; do not stir.
10 oz. diced tomatoes with green chiles, ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth, 4 oz. cream cheese
Secure the lid and pressure valve, and cook on "Manual High Pressure" for 1 minute. Perform a quick release, then carefully remove the lid.
Add the heavy cream and stir, then gradually add the shredded cheeses, 1 cup at a time, stirring well until it’s completely melted.
¾ cup heavy cream, 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 2 cups freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Allow the queso to thicken for a few minutes, then transfer it to a serving bowl. Garnish with jalapeño slices and diced tomatoes (if desired), and enjoy with a big bowl of tortilla chips.
tortilla chips

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