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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Chipotle Bourbon Queso Dip
Corn tortilla chips served with a spicy cheddar queso made with Garrison Brothers Bourbon, chipotle peppers and cilantro. Yield: 8 servings
Time
About 15 min
Method
Stovetop
Glass
Bourbon
Small Batch
Flavor: Smoky · Cheesy · Spicy
Season: Game day
Make the Chipotle Bourbon Queso Dip
Ingredients
Serves 8
¼ cupGarrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon 1½ tbspCornstarch 1 cupMilk 2 cupsCheddar, shredded 2 tbspChipotles in adobo, puréed 1 tbspCilantro, chopped As desiredCorn tortilla chips
Instructions
1Whisk the bourbon and cornstarch together in a small bowl. 2Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. 3Add the cheddar a handful at a time, whisking until smooth. 4Whisk in the bourbon mixture and chipotle purée and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly thickened. 5Garnish with cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.
About the Chipotle Bourbon Queso Dip
A smoky, spicy cheese dip made in one pot in 15 minutes. Sharp cheddar melts into hot milk, then gets thickened with Garrison Brothers Small Batch and cornstarch and spiked with puréed chipotles in adobo. Cilantro on top, a mountain of chips on the side.
Questions, answered
Why mix the bourbon with cornstarch?
It makes a slurry that thickens the queso without lumps, and it adds the bourbon's caramel note at the same time.
How do I keep queso smooth?
Shred your own cheddar (bagged cheese has anti-caking powder), add it slowly and keep the heat at medium.
Can I reheat it?
Yes. Warm it over low heat with a splash of milk, stirring until smooth again.
