Moe's Queso Dip Recipe (2024)

Recipe

Contrary to what a majority of recipes on this blog may imply, I’m not vegan.

Case in point:

Queso dip.

I think it’s a great way to eat, and 95% of the time, I do end up eating that way. Vegan, that is. However, the label “vegan” leaves out one very important component of a healthy diet: lack of freedom. I don’t like restriction. I like to be able to choose what I eat with each bite.

To me, healthy eating is two things:

1) Eating for health

2) Eating for enjoyment

And there’s easily room for both.

Take for example my love of Moe’s nachos. The husband and I both love Moe’s carryout, and often turn to it on football days, after long trips, or just when we feel like a treat. There’s nothing like the delicious cheesiness that is Mexican queso, especially when it’s smothered all over nachos.

So while I don’t eat cheese on a regular basis {neither my tummy nor my feet agree with it much}, there’s always room for a little queso.

The problem isn’t the cheese, really. The problem is Moe’s has started skimping on their portions. {!!} When you only put lettuce, black beans, and jalapenos on your nachos, you end up going home with a half-full take out box. No bueno.

The nacho-making isn’t the hard part. It’s mastering that gooey, oozy, slightly spicy queso blanco. Well, I’ve finally mastered it.

You can thank me later.

Queso Dip

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by with a Side of Sneakers

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound white American cheddar {available at the deli counter}
  • 1/8 pound {a couple standard slices} pepper jack cheese {use Monterey jack if you don’t want a lot of kick to your dip}
  • 1/4 cup white onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 jalapeno, diced
  • 1/16 tsp smoked cumin {or regular}
  • 1/8-1/4 cup almond milk {or any milk}
  • 1/8 cup amber or dark beer {optional..and go ahead, drink the rest;)}
  • 1/2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

In a small sauce pan, sauté finely diced onion over medium heat until the onion starts to brown. Stir in jalapeno and cook a few more minutes.

Rip the cheeses into smaller pieces and add to pot.

Slowly pour in a small amount of milk and whisk into melting cheese. Add beer if using. Slowly add milk/cheese until desired consistency is reached. Remember cheese will thicken quickly as it cools.

Stir in cumin and olive oil. Don’t skip the oil- it helps it not solidify so fast when you’re using it as a dip.

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Don’t do cheese? Try this veganqueso blanco recipe instead.

If you liked this, try:

Cilantro Lime Rice

Sweet Potato Chicken Patties

Healthy Cinnamon Rolls

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  1. Moe's Queso Dip Recipe (11)

    Kristen @ The Concrete Runneron October 9, 2011 at 11:19 am

    OMG, yum! I will be making this soon! Or heading over to Moe's to get some b/c I'm too lazy to get the ingredients at the store.Reply

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    Kellyon October 9, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    I wish I had read this before I went to Moe's! That's what we had for dinner tonight bc I was wanting queso :) Your nachos look better than theirs!Reply

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    Liz @ iheartvegetableson October 9, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    My man friends are going to FLIP when I make this!!! THANK YOU!!!Reply

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    Heatheron October 10, 2011 at 11:19 am

    I love Moe's - my husband always gets the Queso dip! I will have to make this for him.Thank you for posting!Reply

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    Nicholeon October 10, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Be still my heart! We don't get mexican here so this is officially rocking my socks. brilliant!! MMMM!! Craving these now.Reply

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    Natalie @MamaTrackon October 10, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Love, love, love queso. Will definitely try this out!Reply

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    Dwija {House Unseen}on October 10, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    Oh my word....the mouth is WATERING. Delicious. Amazing!Reply

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    aquariannon October 10, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    I adore queso dip! Yours looks divine. *drool*Reply

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    brandion October 12, 2011 at 11:48 am

    oh man. this looks so good! perfect football food :)Reply

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    Danielle Budauon November 16, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    I'm confused. I'm allergic to almonds & all tree nuts for that matter. How is there almond milk in this? I eat it at Moe's every time I go there. Is this a different recipe or is it actually from there?Reply

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      Heatheron November 18, 2012 at 10:31 am

      This is a copycat recipe- you can use any kind of milk for this, I just used almond because that's what I drink at home.Reply

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    Brittany Tayloron April 7, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    This is exactly what I have been searching for. Taste straight out of a Mexican restaurant. Delicious!Reply

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    Cheryl E Wonnellon January 16, 2019 at 5:04 pm

    I don't want beer in mine, will it make that much difference to leave it out?Reply

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    Hollyon January 23, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    How would you make this in a crockpot?Reply

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Moe's Queso Dip Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is Moe's queso made of? ›

moe's famous queso

Our queso (AKA liquid white gold) is made with jack cheese and diced jalapenos. Wondering why it's famous? Clearly, you haven't tried it.

Did Moe's change their queso? ›

But one thing isn't changing at Moe's Southwest Grill—the tried-and-true recipe of their famous queso won't be changing. As the brand makes changes to its menu, the team at Moe's Southwest Grill is keeping the brand's franchisees top of mind by bringing forward innovative culinary solutions that are cost neutral.

Can you freeze moes queso? ›

Once done, keep it warm in the crockpot until ready to serve. Can I freeze Moe's queso? Technically, yes, you can freeze this queso recipe. However, the texture and consistency may change slightly once thawed and reheated.

Is Moes Queso fresh? ›

Each queso flavor is created in-house by adding fresh ingredients to Moe's Famous Queso – it's like adding diamonds to liquid gold.

Does a cup of queso from Moe's come with chips? ›

Moe's Famous Queso

Comes with bottomless chips.

What makes queso taste like queso? ›

Whether it's orange or white, queso can contain green chiles or jalapenos or both, and it may be spiced with a dash of cumin or chili powder. Some even add meat to queso, like ground beef or spicy sausage.

Is queso just melted cheese? ›

Queso is a dip of shredded & melted cheddar cheese with chopped onion, garlic, jalapenos, tomatoes, cilantro & spices. Melted cheese is just, well, melted cheese with none of the above.

What cheese is commonly used in queso? ›

Asadero: Asadero cheese is commonly used in Mexican cuisine for its melting qualities. It has a buttery flavor that works well in queso.

Why is my moes queso yellow? ›

Here's how to tell: Imposter queso is said to be yellow in color, resembling a block of faux cheddar cheese, rather than smooth, white queso blanco. The texture is grainy, devoid of the velvety queso goodness you've come to know and love.

What oil does Moe's use? ›

We use only soybean oil and vegetable stock.

Did Moes change their recipe? ›

Recently, Moe's changed their all white meat delicious chicken to a new recipe. This chicken was coined with the name “Adobo Chicken” which is made from dark meat chicken. Many customers have been voicing their disgust with the new change and are refusing to return.

How long does Moe's queso last in the fridge? ›

In general, store-bought queso can be stored in the fridge for about a week or two before it starts to go off. By keeping track of when you opened the jar and giving any leftovers a sniff before plating up a new dish, you can avoid spoiling your next queso-centric meal with expired cheese.

How long will queso dip last in the fridge? ›

In addition, you can use it as a dip for veggies or to add an extra boost of flavor to many other applications. Once it is open, how many days can I use it? Queso should be refrigerated until use. Once it has been opened, it can be kept in the fridge for up to three days.

Are you supposed to heat up queso dip? ›

It'll keep in the fridge for about a week. When you're ready to serve the queso, it's easy to reheat. You'll want to simply warm it slowly over low heat on the stove top, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn at all.

Is Moe's queso made with pasteurized cheese? ›

Is your cheese pasteurized? Our Famous Queso, shredded cheese and sour cream are all made with pasteurized milk.

What is the difference between queso and cheese dip? ›

Scanning the internet and the supermarket shelf, we realized that the cheese sauces are divided into two basic categories: Queso Dips, which include some amount of heat, spices, and other flavorings, and Cheese Dips, which are cheese and little else.

Is queso fresco like farmers cheese? ›

Queso fresco was born as a humble farmers cheese—no complex cheese aging techniques here, just simple and delicious fresh cheese. Queso fresco quickly gained popularity in Mexico and abroad, and today it's one of the most popular cheeses used in a variety of Mexican dishes.

Can you eat queso from Mexican restaurant while pregnant? ›

While pregnant, you should not eat soft cheeses, such as queso fresco, unless they are made with pasteurized milk, to lower the risk of getting infection from Listeria or other foodborne germs. temperature for a long enough time to kill harmful bacteria, like Listeria, contained in milk.

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