Best Cheesy Texas Queso Recipe | Chef Joshua Weissman

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp neutral-tasting oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
• 2 jalapenos, stemmed and finely diced
• Kosher salt to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 ripe tomato, diced, plus extra for garnish
• ¾ lb American cheese, grated
• ¼ lb pepper jack cheese, grated
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 shallots, peeled and finely diced
• 4 serrano chilies, seeded and sliced (leave seeds if you prefer spicy)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 4.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cave aged gruyere cheese, shredded
• ½ cup sour cream
• Avocado, diced, for garnish
• Flaky sea salt for finishing
• Pickled red onions, for garnish,
• Serrano chilis, thinly sliced, for garnish
• Cilantro leaves, for garnish
• Hot Sauce, for drizzling