Melted Mind Queso 🧀💨
Total Time: 15 mins Yield: 6-8 Serving
Ingredients:
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, finely diced (remove seeds for less heat)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes & green chilies, drained
.125g doses RSO (adjust to your preferred potency)
1/4 cup milk (if needed to thin out the queso)
Instructions:
Sauté the aromatics – In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion and jalapeño until softened (about 3 minutes). Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Melt the cheeses – Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir until melted.
Add the shredded cheese – Slowly stir in the shredded cheese, one handful at a time, until fully melted and smooth.
Season & add Rotel – Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Then, fold in the drained Rotel tomatoes & green chilies.
Infuse with RSO – Remove the queso from heat and mix in your desired amount of RSO thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
Adjust consistency – If the queso is too thick, add a splash of milk and stir until you reach your desired consistency.
Serve warm – Enjoy immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, or drizzle over your favorite dishes!
🔥 Pro Tip: Keep queso warm in a small slow cooker or on low heat to prevent it from thickening too much.