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Bring the bold and cheesy flavor of Torchy’s Green Chile Queso to your own kitchen with our easy Torchy’s Queso copycat recipe.
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What started as a simple food truck in Austin, Texas has exploded into over 110 locations in 14 states. I’m talking about Torchy’s. If you’ve tried their tacos or queso, you’re one of the lucky ones. Intense, fresh flavors, and interesting ingredients are constants on the menu.
About the queso.. it’s creamy, spicy, and richly flavorful. It makes the perfect appetizer or even meal. If you’re looking to make it at home, maybe you don’t live near a Torchy’s (I’m sorry), this is your recipe. Classic Velveeta combines with salsa verde, green chiles, and Valentina hot sauce to make the queso nice and spicy. The best part, the chunks of avocado, cools the whole thing down perfectly. This flavor bomb is available in your kitchen, what you are waiting for?!
Ingredients in Torchy’s Queso
- Velveeta – Torchy’s uses Land O Lakes Easy Melt in their recipe, but this product is only available to those with a restaurant license and Velveeta is the next closest option.
- Salsa Verde
- Green Chiles
- Valentina Hot Sauce
- Heavy Cream
- Cilantro
- Guacamole
- Cotija Cheese
Variations
- Try making fresh guacamole and dropping a big spoonful in instead of the chunks of avocado. This is an option at the restaurant and it tastes delicious!
- Add fresh lime juice for a zing, there can never be too much lime!
Ideas for Serving
- Flour or corn tortilla chips with plenty of salt
- Doritos (for extra flavor)
- Dip quesadillas in it!
- Drizzle on burritos
- Try it with chicken wings
- Pour over potatoes (like fries or oven roasted)
Recipe Tip
If your queso is a little on the thin side, add a little bit of shredded cheese like mild cheddar or Monterey Jack.
Frequently Asked Questions about Torchy’s Queso
It’s as spicy as you want it to be! If you are ordering it at the restaurant, ask for no diablo sauce (that’s what gives it spice), if you are making it at home, modify the amount of hot sauce, salsa, and chiles you put in there.
This sauce is a combination of habaneros, green bell pepper, tomato, onion, white wine vinegar, and a few spices.
If you are lucky and have a location near you, you can buy it at the restaurant. If not, recently, Whole Foods has started selling a jarred version of the queso.
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How to Make Torchy’s Queso
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Ingredients
Queso
- 1 (16-ounce) container salsa verde
- 1 (4.5 ounce) container of diced green chiles
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese, roughly cubed
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Valentina hot sauce, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Place salsa verde, green chiles, and cheese cubes in a large pot.
- Heat over medium until the cheese melts. Then stir in heavy cream and hot sauce. Let simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve with more hot sauce, cilantro, guacamole, and cotija cheese.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- If your queso is a little thin, you can add about ⅓ cup shredded mild cheddar cheese to thicken it.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce depending on how spicy you want your queso.
Topped with cilantro, guacamole, and cotija cheese. Perfect party dip – disappeared fast!
So delicious! We like it spicy and this came out perfect! I am making it agian for the Super Bowl!
I added guacamole instead of avocado and it turned out great! So delicious and enjoyable!