Good things come in threes—especially when it comes to flavor. This ultimate trio of creamy queso, fresh pico de gallo, and zesty avocado salsa verde is everything you need for the perfect snack spread. Whether you’re dipping, topping, or eating straight from the bowl (we won’t judge), these three are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Perfect for taco nights, game days, or anytime a craving for bold, fresh flavors strikes. Get ready to level up your appetizer game with these easy, delicious recipes!
Queso
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ingredients for the Topping:
- 4 scallions, charred
- 2 small tomatillos, clean and diced small
- ½ jalapeño, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
Ingredients for Queso:
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 4 oz shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix scallions, tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, lime, olive oil and salt. Set aside while you make the queso.
- In a small saucepan over medium low heat add butter and melt. Add in onion and garlic, and cook until soft and translucent. Stir flour into butter.
- Whisk in chicken stock and cook, whisking, until mixture is bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat. Let mixture sit off the heat for 1-2 minutes to insure its not super crazy hot before adding the cheese.
- Stir in cheeses, in three additions, whisking to melt fully before adding more cheese. Melting in the cheese off heat will keep your queso smooth and silky!
- Stir in cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm topped with scallion and tomatillo topping. Only top as much queso as you think you are going to eat so that you can still warm up the remaining as needed. Rewarm extra over low heat, stirring constantly.
Pico de Gallo
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tomatoes
- ½ small white onion
- 1 jalapeño
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Dice the tomato, onion, and jalapeño and add to a bowl.
- Add the salt, then squeeze the lime. Mix with a spoon until well combined.
Avocado Salsa Verde
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 avocado
- 3 tomatillos
- ½ to 1 serrano pepper (depending on how spicy you want it)
- ¼ cup cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Put all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Serve with chips or on tacos.
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