Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Street Corn Queso recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this Mexican-American appetizer will be the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Queso:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- juice of ½ lime
- hot sauce to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Butter and Corn: Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook until lightly charred.
- Add Spices and Vegetables: Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt. Add jalapeño, garlic, and red onion; sauté until softened.
- Thicken Sauce: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, then slowly pour in milk. Bring to a simmer and add cream cheese, stirring until melted.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in pepper jack, cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime juice. Add hot sauce if desired. Serve warm with chips or bread.
Notes
- You can grill the corn beforehand for extra smoky flavor.
- For a spicier queso, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
