Low Carb Homemade Queso Recipe

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Yield

10
servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 oz canned green chilis (canned, drained)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup water
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 4 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

½ cup

Carbohydrates

4
g

Protein

10
g

Fat

28
g

Calories

300

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Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the onion, diced green chilies, cumin and salt, and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the onions have softened.
  3. Add the heavy cream, cream cheese, and water to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the cream cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and add the shredded cheeses a handful at a time, whisking constantly, until all of the cheese has been added and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Add additional water as desired to reach the consistency you prefer.