How to Make Torchy's Tacos Green Chile Queso - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the ultimate guide for making Torchy's Tacos Green Chile Queso at home! If you've ever experienced the mouthwatering joy of dipping a chip into Torchy's legendary green chile queso, you'll understand the anticipation that comes with recreating this crowd-pleaser in your own kitchen. This recipe will walk you through the step-by-step process of making an irresistibly creamy and flavorful green chile queso that will have your friends and family begging for more.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 11 mins
  • Total Time: 41 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    200 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 972mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 236mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 208mg