Copycat Pappasito's Queso

LiisaN's Note:

This is my version of queso that is familiar with Pappasito's in Houston, TX. I found this copycat from CopyKat.com with my adjustments of more onion, garlic, and tomato.. and this is fairly close..but not quite there.. it's really good all the same!! Hope you think so too!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 1/2 lbs process American cheese (I use Land O' Lakes, not Velveeta)
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, do not drain
• 1 tablespoon garlic (the kind from a jar)
• 3/4 cup diced white onion
• 1/3 cup milk
• 3/4 cup diced ripe tomato, seeds discarded
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions:

1. Melt cheese with milk and stir until blended.
2. Add chilies with liquid.
3. Add garlic, onion and stir until onions are transparent.
4. Remove from heat and add tomatoes before serving.

Reviews

[Hot Cooking Mama]

Never been to Pappasito's...but this stuff is addicting! Yummy - thanks!!

[camru]

This did not taste anything I had at Pappasitos. Dip was to thick not creamy and thin and tasted to much like American cheese melted.

[bullwinkle]

This was a delicious dip. I also thinned some and use it as a sauce for cheese enchiladas. It was pretty quick and easy to prepare. Will be using this for my Mexican themed dinner. Thanks LilsaN. Bullwinkle.