Hatch Green Chile Queso
Prep 5 min
Cook 15 min
Total 20 min
Serves 8 servings
Difficulty Easy
290 Cal
Heat Medium
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The recipe
Hatch Green Chile Queso
- Prep5 min
- Cook15 min
- Total20 min
- YieldAbout 4 cups of queso
- Calories290
Easymedium heat
Made with Hatch New Mexico Green Chile Powder — grown in the Hatch Valley.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain off the fat.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cubed Velveeta and milk, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar until fully melted.
- Add the roasted Hatch green chile, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and stir to combine.
- Keep warm on low or transfer to a crockpot and serve with tortilla chips.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hatch green chile queso?
Hatch green chile queso is a warm, melty cheese dip made with roasted Hatch green chile from New Mexico, often with seasoned ground beef and a blend of cheeses like Velveeta and sharp cheddar. The Hatch chile adds smoky, roasted depth and a gentle heat that sets it apart from ordinary queso.
What cheese makes the smoothest queso?
A combination of Velveeta and sharp cheddar gives the smoothest, creamiest queso. Velveeta melts without breaking and keeps the dip glossy, while sharp cheddar adds real cheese flavor. Stir the cheddar in over low heat to keep the dip from turning grainy.
How do I keep queso warm and scoopable at a party?
Transfer the finished queso to a crockpot set on low, which holds it at the perfect scoopable temperature for hours. Stir occasionally and add a splash of milk whenever it thickens up to keep it smooth and dippable throughout the gathering.
Can I make Hatch queso without beef?
Yes. Simply leave out the ground beef for a lighter, vegetarian queso — the roasted Hatch green chile and two cheeses carry plenty of flavor on their own. You may want to add an extra splash of milk since the beef otherwise adds moisture and body.
Where can I buy Hatch green chile for queso?
The Hatch Chile Store ships roasted Hatch green chile and fresh Hatch green chile straight from our family farms in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico. Roasted frozen chile is ready to stir right in; fresh chile is available in season for the truest from-scratch flavor.
