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Texas Roadhouse Queso
$6.99Just For Starters
Melted cheeses with a hint of jalapeño, green chiles, and tomato. Served with tortilla chips.
About Texas Roadhouse Queso
The Queso is the dip-forward starter at $6.99: a warm, pourable cheese dip with a mild green-chile warmth, served with tortilla chips. Against the battered-and-fried rest of the starters list it is the low-effort, high-comfort order that occupies the table's hands within three minutes of sitting down.
It also moonlights as a sauce. Regulars route it onto steak fries, over a baked potato, and alongside Rattlesnake Bites for a double-cheese situation nobody planned and nobody stopped. At the price, it is the cheapest way to upgrade three other orders.
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Queso at Home
Restaurant-smooth queso without the processed brick: white American cheese, evaporated milk and green chiles over gentle heat.
Ingredients
6 servings
Queso
- 12 oz white American cheese, chopped (deli block)
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- 4 oz can diced green chiles
- ½ jalapeño, minced
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 1 bag tortilla chips
Instructions
0 of 3 steps
- 1Melt the cheese with half the evaporated milk over low heat, stirring constantly. · 6 minTip: Deli-counter American cheese is the secret; it melts silkier than anything bagged.
- 2Stir in chiles, jalapeño and cumin. Loosen with remaining milk to a pourable ribbon. · 4 min
- 3Hold on the lowest heat, stirring now and then, and serve warm with chips. · 2 min
Pro Tips
- Low heat only. Boiled queso breaks and never comes back.
- It thickens as it cools; keep spare milk for revival stirs.
- A slow cooker on warm holds it perfectly for parties.
Variations
Chili con Queso
Stir a cup of beef chili through for a meaty dip.
Smoky Queso
A half teaspoon of chipotle powder and a spoon of the adobo sauce.
Serving Ideas
- Chips first, then admit it improves fries and baked potatoes too.
- Drizzle over grilled chicken for instant queso chicken.
- Party crock beside salsa and guacamole.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the queso?
$6.99 with tortilla chips for dipping.
Is the queso spicy?
Mildly warm from green chiles, well below the Rattlesnake Bites on the heat scale.
Can I get queso on my fries?
Most stores happily pour it over steak fries on request, an unofficial cheese-fries variant.
Is the queso gluten-free?
The dip itself is typically safe but the shared fryer situation varies by store. Ask your server if it matters medically.
What starters pair with queso?
Rattlesnake Bites for dunking, or the chili cup stirred straight in for chili con queso.