Hi Chef John! I really wanted to make this recipe, but in the span of finding this recipe and going grocery shopping... I turned vegan. Do you have suggestions for adapting this for a plant-based diet? Thank you for all your hard work!
sorry to be so offtopic but does anybody know of a method to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow lost the login password. I appreciate any tips you can give me!
"It's a much better rhyme in English." That is pure gold, and the underplayed delivery is finest kind. BTW, thanks for a queso dip recipe that I know I can trust implicitly. Much love, Chef John.
John is so right to caution you on heat. I have ruined cheese that way before. I want to share my favorite way to do queso. Sometimes I can get Mexican restaurants to do it, other times I have to do assembly myself. 1) ideally you start with a ceramic/earthenware pot. Let this warm filled with boiling water before use. Obviously dump the water when ready to start. 2) put a layer of refried beans on the bottom of the pot 3) sprinkle generously with chorizo sausage freshly minced and cooked 4) pour on the cheese 5) serve with fresh sliced jalapenos on the side everyone likes this Cheers to chef John and good food to all
Make America Grate Again! I took your advice long ago and abandoned pre-shredded cheese and I’ve never looked back lol. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Just made a batch to try it out before bringing it to the StupidBowl party tomorrow, and I must say it is hands down better than anything store bought. I've definitely added more cayenne than was called for but, I think Chef John won't mind this minor change. It was also super easy, and lots of fun to make. Way more fun than opening a jar, or even worse, a can.
@@rl1491 oh? Do tell good sir. I'd like to know how you got a hold of my family tree? I'm straight up Mexican big dog. My whole family comes from Matamoros. Che vaaato.
I just have to say this...I thought he was crazy obsessed with cayenne pepper for some reason, BUT my co-worker at my new job puts cayenne on almost everything and I tried it.... AND I'M COMPLETELY HOOKED...ADDICTED ACTUALLY ON CAYENNE NOW!! Oh, my God!! I LEGIT put it on everything I POSSIBLY CAN. I see why he puts it in everything!! MINDBLOWING REVELATION 💯❤
I have never heard of this before, saw it on a movie, didn't look intriguing, but on movie the teens loved it. so here I am. and Chef John, your Queso dip looks absolutely delicious, I can't wait to try it and show it off. lovely, thank you for sharing.
I left Pedro a 40 peso tip For the excellent service and queso dip. Even though it burned my lip, That was “to die for” queso dip. And Pedro’s service! It was one of a kind I complained a lot - he didn’t mind. I’ve spent many a pesos On many a quesos, But Pedro’s was one I’ll never forget.
TheIdiotChallenge you know, I write these on a whim... Even still, I usually make sure they make sense. With that said - you’ve got me here. That actually doesn’t work. A lesson learned. Never try too hard.
I loved this so much growing up but it was so rarely ever served at our house. The times my stepdad made this for a taco night was one of the best times ever
Love everything about this... But the cilantro... Chef, your mastery of cuisine never ceases to amaze me. But it baffles me how much you like that horrid herb.
Love cheese dip! It was invented in my home town! I have a recipe for cheese dip that everyone always asks for after they have tried it! Can’t wait to try your version! Looks really good! 😊👨🏻🍳❤️👩🏻🍳❤️
I can't wait to try this and add my own twist! I've always said queso dip and margaritas are very therapeutic. I bet it'll be even more therapeutic to make it my own way. Thanks, Chef John!
You can make a cornstarch slurry version of this recipe and compare it to this version and one made with cellulose-coated cheese. Cellulose versions are commonly said to not melt well. Test it.
@@lynnwilhoite6194 WE'RE GOING TO FILL THE POOL AND WE'RE GONNA MAKE THE MEXICANS PAY FOR IT NO ONE FILLS POOLS WITH QUESO LIKE ME THE FLAVOR ON THE QUESO IS GONNA BE YUUUUGE
@EON Nephilim Yeah, a big delicious pool of the best queso in the history of the United States, Europe, hell, the WORLD! FILL THE POOL! FILL THE POOL! FILL THE POOL!
I'm not too sure about adding my cheese with confidence. How about if I add it with minimal confidence and a slight holding of my breath? I think I can do that.
I have tried all sorts of recipes for queso and this is one of the better ones, I add just a bit of processed cheese to my recipe as well it just makes it taste better in my opinion.
Now we need a corn chip recipe! Btw when i make this i also like to add a few finely diced peppers. A mix of red, green, yellow and offcourse a few Jalepeno's to add some kick.
Looks great, can't wait to make it. I converted to the Shred Your Own Cheese Club a couple years ago and have never looked back. Thanks for all you do Chef John.
Chef John!! My line cook nearly #2’d his pants when I told him you were my teacher in culinary school. He told me he had to tell his mom and girlfriend and everyone else that watches with him. I still remember how much I loved that class 16 years ago!! Because of you...I know excel
I feel better watching this video knowing you worked in a Mexican Restaurant. I grew up in Colorado and have been making Queso since my first restaurant cooking job which was sort of a Mexican Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado in 1978.
All Chef John's wit aside for a moment, store-bought cheese is indeed fine because they use starch as an anti-caking agent, not powdered cellulose. Which isn't a big deal either from a health safety standpoint,, it's just that parmigiano or grana padano - to most people - tastes better than your Kraft parmesan. Pre-shredded gouda and other semi-soft cheeses are treated with corn- or potato starch in most countries and can taste close to as good as "the real deal", depending on your preferences. Thing is you just don't get to buy most cheeses like that, so... you're mostly going to rely on an entire block anyway.
@@minhuang8848 Also I think Nicool Peg is just making a randomly stupid assumption that people don't know how to grate cheese despite it is not only easy and simple but how else are you going to do it with a block of cheese. Also there are more dislikes from the time he posted this, and they must feel dumb for stating a single amount, despite over time it would obviously be higher. At the time of my post it was 4,100 compared to 38. That 38 is almost nothing to worry about especially on a youtube video the guy is just attempting to brown nose, aka put his nose into a butthole where it gets all brown for likes and people agreeing with them.
@@minhuang8848 A 2 second Google search shows that powdered cellulose is in fact used a lot in pre shredded cheeses. Sometimes instead of cornstarch, sometimes with and often alone.
I made this recipe today! However, I made many mistakes, and the queso dip turned out to be oddly sweet. Here's what I did wrong: I used mild cheddar instead of sharp chedder, and instead of using tomatoes and peppers, I used a can of mild Rotel. I also did not have any chipotle or cayenne, so I used smoked paprika and ancho chile powder. The texture was spot-on, but the taste was too sweet -- I could really taste the sweetness of the vegetables, and that was unfortunately unpleasant. Nevertheless, I've learned from this, and I'll try something different in the future.
Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/270538/Chef-Johns-Queso-Dip/
John I frickin love your channel 😍😍 😍
Hi Chef John! I really wanted to make this recipe, but in the span of finding this recipe and going grocery shopping... I turned vegan. Do you have suggestions for adapting this for a plant-based diet? Thank you for all your hard work!
@@cherriesllol I have heard that adding crumbled bacon makes this vegan.
sorry to be so offtopic but does anybody know of a method to get back into an Instagram account??
I somehow lost the login password. I appreciate any tips you can give me!
@Jamison Jude Instablaster :)
A+ tortilla chip plating, Chef John!
My daughter came running when she heard your voice. She loves watching you and cheese so this was a win win for her!
My daughter is the same! She says "omg my favoriteeeee!"
That is so super cute!! My dog is loving the old Geico commercial with the squealing pig.
hahaha...I wish my wife would :(
Ashley Wiebe you and cheese🤣
My kids love him too!
"It's a much better rhyme in English." That is pure gold, and the underplayed delivery is finest kind. BTW, thanks for a queso dip recipe that I know I can trust implicitly. Much love, Chef John.
I have just noticed you have added English subtitles to your recent videos. It's very much appreciated!
John is so right to caution you on heat. I have ruined cheese that way before.
I want to share my favorite way to do queso. Sometimes I can get Mexican restaurants to do it, other times I have to do assembly myself.
1) ideally you start with a ceramic/earthenware pot. Let this warm filled with boiling water before use. Obviously dump the water when ready to start.
2) put a layer of refried beans on the bottom of the pot
3) sprinkle generously with chorizo sausage freshly minced and cooked
4) pour on the cheese
5) serve with fresh sliced jalapenos on the side
everyone likes this
Cheers to chef John and good food to all
Im a simple man. I see a Chef John video, i automatically get hungry
Povlov's trying to contact you.
one of my favorite things on earth and something i'm ALWAYS in the mood for. 😍
Chips and dip? ok.
Who Chef John?
@@weirdowithabeardo1313 LOL 😆
You had me at that first queso pun. And then you went and made another. I love you, Chef John.
Those puns were quite cheesy chef. Never change. 👏🏻
5 years late but I just made this and it is awesome. Cheers Chef John. Love your work
I made this and it was incredible. Highly recommended yall!
I love you Chef John! I hope you live forever and make recipiesfor us. Every single thing I made by you came out amazing!
You know the Super Bowl is nearly there when American food channels start uploading dip recipes... :)
It was a hit even before I could get it out of the sauce pan! Perfect consistency!!
Make America Grate Again! I took your advice long ago and abandoned pre-shredded cheese and I’ve never looked back lol. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
I've been stalking his page for the past two days looking for new videos to watch 😂. I love chef John!
Made it! With fresh fire roasted poblano and serrano, very good! Thanks!! Sharing with friends today :)
Yes! Best chef on the entire internet servicing this solar system!
Just what I needed in this frigid Midwest winter
CloppyFeet same here lmao
Tomatoes notwithstanding, this looks like a pro-level recipe!
Im here because I saw this on my YT shorts.. 😂
Me too
your narration is worth the price of admission!
Nice chip arrangement. Personally, I use a leaf blower. It doesn't plate as neatly as yours but I feel it has more "character".
robtk3
I've never tried putting them on a plate. That would seem like an unnecessary layover.
"Leaf blower" lol
Leaf blower, love it, that's great!!!
(Collapses in laffter).
Just made a batch to try it out before bringing it to the StupidBowl party tomorrow, and I must say it is hands down better than anything store bought. I've definitely added more cayenne than was called for but, I think Chef John won't mind this minor change. It was also super easy, and lots of fun to make. Way more fun than opening a jar, or even worse, a can.
gotta say, that's a handsome plate of chips, I bet chef john didn't even spend any time preparing that, he's probably just a real skilled chip pourer.
As a Mexican, I approve of this video
Garcia is not Mexican
WHAT???!!🤦🏻♀As a Mexican, you are disgraced!!! 😭
@@rl1491 Mexican is a nationality, not a race.
Robert Lewis
Viva Garcia, Tonto!
@@rl1491 oh? Do tell good sir. I'd like to know how you got a hold of my family tree? I'm straight up Mexican big dog. My whole family comes from Matamoros. Che vaaato.
No processed ingredients, I love it.
Yes yes yes ! Chef John comes through!
I just have to say this...I thought he was crazy obsessed with cayenne pepper for some reason, BUT my co-worker at my new job puts cayenne on almost everything and I tried it.... AND I'M COMPLETELY HOOKED...ADDICTED ACTUALLY ON CAYENNE NOW!! Oh, my God!! I LEGIT put it on everything I POSSIBLY CAN. I see why he puts it in everything!! MINDBLOWING REVELATION 💯❤
I just made this, and it is THE BEST dip I have had. My family loved it!! Thank you.
It's amazing
Ok. I have to admit. I’ve been watching and enjoying your channel for 3+ years, and I just realized I never subscribed,.........
Am I the Drew Brees of my grated cheese?
If you are, then I'm Jared Goff, you'll be watching me at super bowl kickoff.
FOOD by Lyds mad respect for that rhyme
@@CookingWithJackDaniels haha thanks you too.
I use cheese from Oaxaca
I also prefer soccer
I have never heard of this before, saw it on a movie, didn't look intriguing, but on movie the teens loved it. so here I am. and Chef John, your Queso dip looks absolutely delicious, I can't wait to try it and show it off. lovely, thank you for sharing.
I left Pedro a 40 peso tip
For the excellent service and queso dip.
Even though it burned my lip,
That was “to die for” queso dip.
And Pedro’s service! It was one of a kind
I complained a lot - he didn’t mind.
I’ve spent many a pesos
On many a quesos,
But Pedro’s was one
I’ll never forget.
@chefjohn, my aim was to leave a poem on every video but I slipped and missed the last one. Never again!
Pedro aprueba este poema.
so why did you complain if he provided excellent service? just curious why you would treat Pedro so badly for such excellent service.
@@TheIdiotChallenege this is getting interesting.
TheIdiotChallenge you know, I write these on a whim... Even still, I usually make sure they make sense. With that said - you’ve got me here. That actually doesn’t work. A lesson learned. Never try too hard.
I always love Chef John’s recipes!!!!
OMG OMG OMG THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR THIS RECIPE!!!
You should do more mexican recipes pretty pretty please and thank you
I'm in my 2nd trimester and while watching this video...my baby leaps with approval! Come to mama queso! Absolutely mouth watering 😁🌶
I loved this so much growing up but it was so rarely ever served at our house. The times my stepdad made this for a taco night was one of the best times ever
Now I understand the Mexican dishes and ingredients ☺️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
"Our queso is now ready for our face-O!" lmfao
I'm done. He'll never beat that one. Official peak.
Just. Best.
I think I woke my wife up laughing at that one.
You win...no matter what Chef John says or what others post!
Hahahaha!!! I literally laughed out loud at Queso - Face O !!!!
That wit is SHARP - Er than the cheese used
Love everything about this... But the cilantro... Chef, your mastery of cuisine never ceases to amaze me. But it baffles me how much you like that horrid herb.
Love cheese dip! It was invented in my home town! I have a recipe for cheese dip that everyone always asks for after they have tried it! Can’t wait to try your version! Looks really good! 😊👨🏻🍳❤️👩🏻🍳❤️
Plz give us ur recipe.
What is it?
I tried this today. Turned out great. I did use diced pickled jalapeños instead of green chilies. And it stayed very chip friendly even at room temp.
A Facebook Meme was going around asking whom would you want to narrate your life story...I nominated CHEF JOHN of FOOD WISHES!!! ❤😲😍
He is already my power of attorney, this sounds great! 😄
Because after all, you are the ‘el Rey’ of your queso today!
Your voice's a national treasure, chef John, you should record hours of it to create a soundboard for future AIs.
I just made this and it turned out sooo good, highly recommended to other queso lovers
OMG This looks AMAZING!!!!!!!
I can't wait to try this and add my own twist! I've always said queso dip and margaritas are very therapeutic. I bet it'll be even more therapeutic to make it my own way. Thanks, Chef John!
You are the Dale & chip of your queso dip
omg, those chips look SO AWESOME arranged in the exact configuration you have them in here!
Chef John: shredded cheese is coated with cellulose powerder
Also chef John: coat your cheese in cornstarch!
Haha I love it. Great recipe Chef!
You can make a cornstarch slurry version of this recipe and compare it to this version and one made with cellulose-coated cheese. Cellulose versions are commonly said to not melt well. Test it.
With this recipe, there's no reason to not make it!!!
Thanks Chef John!!
Trying to figure how much I’ll need to fill a pool but may settle for the bathtub.
You're doing God's work
SlyRy,
POOL!!!
NEVER SETTLE !!!
😄
Yes, fill the pool.......Mexico will pa.....you get where I'm going with this. 😜
@@lynnwilhoite6194 WE'RE GOING TO FILL THE POOL AND WE'RE GONNA MAKE THE MEXICANS PAY FOR IT
NO ONE FILLS POOLS WITH QUESO LIKE ME
THE FLAVOR ON THE QUESO IS GONNA BE YUUUUGE
@EON Nephilim Yeah, a big delicious pool of the best queso in the history of the United States, Europe, hell, the WORLD!
FILL THE POOL!
FILL THE POOL!
FILL THE POOL!
Looks so delicious, I'm drooling and craving some queso.
I'm not too sure about adding my cheese with confidence. How about if I add it with minimal confidence and a slight holding of my breath? I think I can do that.
Have a nice glass of white and try again. If unsatisfied, repeat.
TY FOR TALKING ABOUT COOLED TEXTURE ONCE COOLED & SET. I WAS CONCERNED & YOU THOUROUGHLY ADDRESED MY CONCERN. MOST APPRECIATED !
After all, you are the Tragically Hip of how you make your Mexican style warm cheese dip.
Dwayne Wladyka Found the Canadian.
God im so sorry
@@sunchips18 Yes, you did. Eh?
T Hip for life!
I have tried all sorts of recipes for queso and this is one of the better ones, I add just a bit of processed cheese to my recipe as well it just makes it taste better in my opinion.
Now we need a corn chip recipe! Btw when i make this i also like to add a few finely diced peppers. A mix of red, green, yellow and offcourse a few Jalepeno's to add some kick.
I made this yesterday. Suuuuuper delish! Even today i ate leftovers and was still wonderful. I just warmed it in the microwave.
The Jesus of your Cheeses!!! Omg a bilingual double entendre!! Chef John got BARS!!!! 😂😂😂
I am SO making this for Memorial Day! Thanks!
I just got back from the grocery store. Guess I'm going back.
Me too??
Thank you Chef. Always a pleasure.
This puts my "1 block of velveeta + 1 can of rotel" queso recipe to shame.
Don't ever say that. Don't you ever say that. Velveeta + Rotel + sauteed peppers and onions = the core of my Gulf Coast Texan heart.
nicknack no offense but I always wondered what all the fuss was about with the Velveeta version.
People often add ground beef too.
@@JohnKolendaHOU I'm also on the Texas Gulf Coast. Good looking out.
@@sadie4538 I don't know, it's just a block of processed cheese. But it feels like home.
Looks great, can't wait to make it. I converted to the Shred Your Own Cheese Club a couple years ago and have never looked back. Thanks for all you do Chef John.
"That's it. Our queso is now ready for our face-o." 4:46
Oh, he's back with tremendous dishes ! Waiting to see more
Do stuffed mushrooms John that's my food wish
I'm sure I'd love this dip , thanks for sharing
I wanted a recipe for queso and then he posts one. He's reading my mind. Now I'm thinking "stuff shelled".
Looks awesome can't wait to try it!! I giggled so many time watching this 😊
Can I ask what cheese grater you use? I'm actually having curl envy - they are beautiful.
Just made this! Turned out good! Thanks for the recipe!
Just in time for the national holiday....yes you guessed it....superrrrr booowwwll Sunday
Go Rams 😂
I love ground beef with mine. 😋
This might sound weird, but I'd put that over Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and/or Asparagus... Ok, I'm weird... lol Awesome recipe :-)
Maybe the sauce covers up the flavors of those vegetables??
@@lisacabral5320 as a non-vegetable eater... the only thing to cover up the flavor of those is the bottom of a garbage bag. :P
well now... that would be a waste of good cheese dip. LoL
Celery for me!!
@@lisacabral5320 Maybe a light touch will present a perfect balance. Now let me tell you about deep fried cauliflower...
My dog & I love your videos!!!
Yummy Yum Yum
i was getting really stressed out about the lack of cayenne in this video until you seasoned at the end...you almost gave me a heart attack chef john!
same. the panic set in pretty heavy once he was adding the cheese and there was nary a mention of cayenne
I made this queso dip and oh my goodness it was so good! Also pretty easy to make!
You lost me at "extra effort." 😉 Why am I so lazy?! I love your videos. You teach well. I can do this!!
Chef John!! My line cook nearly #2’d his pants when I told him you were my teacher in culinary school. He told me he had to tell his mom and girlfriend and everyone else that watches with him. I still remember how much I loved that class 16 years ago!! Because of you...I know excel
360p Squad! Love queso too, this is gonna be awesome!
I’d put this in my fondue pot when guests come over. Can’t wait!
After all, you are the nae nae and whip, of your yummy cheese dip
Geez family man you're so random😏
Random, family Man,
Best!
🤣
demekonrn microwave
Grape TomatoGirl thank you 🙏
I feel better watching this video knowing you worked in a Mexican Restaurant. I grew up in Colorado and have been making Queso since my first restaurant cooking job which was sort of a Mexican Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado in 1978.
jesus of your quesos, brilliant
I think it was, Jesus of your cheeses but whatevah
Love your channel chef, been watching for years now. Ty
The 18 dislikes are from people who don’t like to grate their cheese 🧀
Nicool Peg or cilantro haters 🍀
All Chef John's wit aside for a moment, store-bought cheese is indeed fine because they use starch as an anti-caking agent, not powdered cellulose. Which isn't a big deal either from a health safety standpoint,, it's just that parmigiano or grana padano - to most people - tastes better than your Kraft parmesan.
Pre-shredded gouda and other semi-soft cheeses are treated with corn- or potato starch in most countries and can taste close to as good as "the real deal", depending on your preferences. Thing is you just don't get to buy most cheeses like that, so... you're mostly going to rely on an entire block anyway.
@@minhuang8848 Also I think Nicool Peg is just making a randomly stupid assumption that people don't know how to grate cheese despite it is not only easy and simple but how else are you going to do it with a block of cheese. Also there are more dislikes from the time he posted this, and they must feel dumb for stating a single amount, despite over time it would obviously be higher. At the time of my post it was 4,100 compared to 38. That 38 is almost nothing to worry about especially on a youtube video the guy is just attempting to brown nose, aka put his nose into a butthole where it gets all brown for likes and people agreeing with them.
@@ZeliardFTW Or it was a joke....wooosh
@@minhuang8848 A 2 second Google search shows that powdered cellulose is in fact used a lot in pre shredded cheeses. Sometimes instead of cornstarch, sometimes with and often alone.
This queso is amazing
Thank you for recipe
You are after all, the Deborah Lipp of your Queso Dip.
I will be making this for the superbowl. I'm so excited to try this.
Chef. What about the tomato skins? Would you suggest blanching them off first? Or is that unnecessary?
Complete unnecessary
@@foodwishes I was expecting, "You are the Brian May of whether to concassé."
Chef John, you’re amazing.
I made this recipe today! However, I made many mistakes, and the queso dip turned out to be oddly sweet. Here's what I did wrong: I used mild cheddar instead of sharp chedder, and instead of using tomatoes and peppers, I used a can of mild Rotel. I also did not have any chipotle or cayenne, so I used smoked paprika and ancho chile powder. The texture was spot-on, but the taste was too sweet -- I could really taste the sweetness of the vegetables, and that was unfortunately unpleasant. Nevertheless, I've learned from this, and I'll try something different in the future.
Did you accidentally use sweet condensed milk?
I was gonna try with rotel, half sharp cheddar and half Monterey Jack
My go-to dip. I’ve made it 30 times. I’m making it right now!
ban pre-shredded cheese, Make America GRATE again... you should make the ULTIMATE tailgaters Nacho's (and I have no idea what goes in those...)
Ok, that was VERY delicious!!! 👍👍👍👍