Cheese Sauce (Queso)

Name: Cheese Sauce (Queso)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup diced green chiles; Salt, to taste

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Cheese Sauce (Queso)

Story updated September 18, 2026

Queso, the melted cheese dip popular in Tex-Mex cuisine, developed from blending American processed cheese with chiles and tomatoes in Texas in the early-to-mid 20th century, distinct from traditional Mexican cheese dishes. It became a defining Tex-Mex appetizer by mid-century.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced green chiles
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1Melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in flour to form a roux.
2Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
3Simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
4Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until melted.
5Stir in green chiles and season with salt.

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