Moe's Queso Dip Recipe (2024)

Recipe

Contrary to what a majority of recipes on this blog may imply, I’m not vegan.

Case in point:

Queso dip.

I think it’s a great way to eat, and 95% of the time, I do end up eating that way. Vegan, that is. However, the label “vegan” leaves out one very important component of a healthy diet: lack of freedom. I don’t like restriction. I like to be able to choose what I eat with each bite.

To me, healthy eating is two things:

1) Eating for health

2) Eating for enjoyment

And there’s easily room for both.

Take for example my love of Moe’s nachos. The husband and I both love Moe’s carryout, and often turn to it on football days, after long trips, or just when we feel like a treat. There’s nothing like the delicious cheesiness that is Mexican queso, especially when it’s smothered all over nachos.

So while I don’t eat cheese on a regular basis {neither my tummy nor my feet agree with it much}, there’s always room for a little queso.

The problem isn’t the cheese, really. The problem is Moe’s has started skimping on their portions. {!!} When you only put lettuce, black beans, and jalapenos on your nachos, you end up going home with a half-full take out box. No bueno.

The nacho-making isn’t the hard part. It’s mastering that gooey, oozy, slightly spicy queso blanco. Well, I’ve finally mastered it.

You can thank me later.

Queso Dip

by with a Side of Sneakers

Ingredients

1/4 pound white American cheddar {available at the deli counter}
1/8 pound {a couple standard slices} pepper jack cheese {use Monterey jack if you don’t want a lot of kick to your dip}
1/4 cup white onion, finely diced
1/2 jalapeno, diced
1/16 tsp smoked cumin {or regular}
1/8-1/4 cup almond milk {or any milk}
1/8 cup amber or dark beer {optional..and go ahead, drink the rest;)}
1/2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

In a small sauce pan, sauté finely diced onion over medium heat until the onion starts to brown. Stir in jalapeno and cook a few more minutes.

Rip the cheeses into smaller pieces and add to pot.

Slowly pour in a small amount of milk and whisk into melting cheese. Add beer if using. Slowly add milk/cheese until desired consistency is reached. Remember cheese will thicken quickly as it cools.

Stir in cumin and olive oil. Don’t skip the oil- it helps it not solidify so fast when you’re using it as a dip.

Equally delicious as dip…

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FAQs

What is Moe's queso made of? ›

moe's famous queso

Our queso (AKA liquid white gold) is made with jack cheese and diced jalapenos. Wondering why it's famous? Clearly, you haven't tried it.

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What cheese is used at Moe's? ›

If you're not familiar with Moes Queso, just envision a salty creamy texture with a slight bit of heat in an unnatural liquid form. Ingredients: 6 Slices (19g) White American Cheese.

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What is Mexican queso dip made of? ›

Place cheese, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until cheese is melted. Add green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper; stir until smooth. Thin with more milk if sauce is too thick.

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Did Moe's change their queso? ›

But one thing isn't changing at Moe's Southwest Grill—the tried-and-true recipe of their famous queso won't be changing. As the brand makes changes to its menu, the team at Moe's Southwest Grill is keeping the brand's franchisees top of mind by bringing forward innovative culinary solutions that are cost neutral.

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Is Moe's queso made with pasteurized milk? ›

Is your cheese pasteurized? Our Famous Queso, shredded cheese and sour cream are all made with pasteurized milk.

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Is queso fresco just queso? ›

Although these two cheeses are commonly confused for each other, they have a few key differences. While queso fresco is made with rennet and bacterial cultures that separate the milk into whey and curd, queso blanco simplifies things even further by using lemon juice or vinegar to achieve the same result.

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Is Moes Queso fresh? ›

Each queso flavor is created in-house by adding fresh ingredients to Moe's Famous Queso – it's like adding diamonds to liquid gold.

Why is Mexican queso so good? ›

Here are a few reasons why it is so beloved by all. Rich and Comforting Flavor: The combination of melted cheese, often with added spices or chilies, creates a flavorful and comforting experience that many people enjoy.

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Is there a difference between queso and cheese dip? ›

Scanning the internet and the supermarket shelf, we realized that the cheese sauces are divided into two basic categories: Queso Dips, which include some amount of heat, spices, and other flavorings, and Cheese Dips, which are cheese and little else.

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What is the ingredient list for Moe's queso? ›

ingredients

1 cup shredded asadero cheese.
4 ounces jalapenos or 4 ounces poblano peppers, chopped & drained.
¹⁄₄ cup half-and-half cream.
2 tablespoons onions (finely chopped)
2 teaspoons ground cumin.
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt.

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What kind of cheese do moes use? ›

If you're not familiar with Moes Queso, just envision a salty creamy texture with a slight bit of heat in an unnatural liquid form. It's to die for. Ingredients: 6 Slices (19g) White American Cheese.