Torchy's Tacos Green Chile Queso

Name: Torchy's Tacos Green Chile Queso
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 41 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 0.33333334326744 cup minced yellow onion; 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups water; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®); 2 (4 ounce) cans hot green chiles; 2 (4 ounce) cans mild green chiles; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed; 1 (2 pound) loaf processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed; 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed; 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Valentina®); 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 1 lime, juiced

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Love Torchy's queso? You have to give this a try! Don't worry that mine doesn't have green chile chunks like Torchy's, they're in there. I like mine blended into a creamy piece of heaven. It's delicious served warm with guacamole and tortilla chips! Perfect party size.

Recipe by SWEETTREAT

Updated on November 24, 2022

close up view of Tacos Green Chile Queso garnished with fresh herbs and a tortilla chip in a glass bowl

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

11 mins

Total Time:

41 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

24 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
⅓ cup minced yellow onion
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
2 (4 ounce) cans hot green chiles
2 (4 ounce) cans mild green chiles
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
1 (2 pound) loaf processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Valentina®)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 lime, juiced

Directions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and jalapenos. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute more and remove from heat.
Transfer jalapeno mixture to a blender. Add water, diced tomatoes, hot green chiles, mild green chiles, and cilantro. Cover and blend on high until mostly smooth.
Pour blended mixture into a large pot over medium heat. Add processed cheese, chicken soup, cream cheese, hot sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Cook and stir until completely melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in lime juice; reduce heat to low.

Cook's Notes:

If the queso is too thick, thin with additional water.

Keep the queso warm in a slow cooker on low.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200	Calories
16g	Fat
7g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Sodium 972mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 17mg	83%
Calcium 236mg	18%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 208mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.