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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Torchys Tacos Copycat Queso

    Modified: Jan 31, 2022 · Published: May 23, 2017 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 6 Comments

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    Have y’all gone to Torchy’s Tacos?? If not, I HIGHLY recommend trying it out!! I am here in Houston and hadn’t heard of them until we moved here, so it may be a Southern chain, but nonetheless….pack your bags and travel on down here to try it!! So many amazing taco varieties, but most of all….their queso is amazing!! Best queso ever…..by far….and I know my queso!!

    A few weeks ago, I introduced my hubby to Torchy’s and since then, he has gone a few times with coworkers. He too, immediately got hooked…especially with their queso.

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    How to Make a Copycat Torchy’s Queso Recipe

     Now, I know my version is a shortcut since it uses Velveeta, but when those queso cravings hit, you’ll be glad for shortcuts you can make at home, right?!?!

    This version is pretty darn close to the original and great to whip up as an appetizer or side dish to accompany any meal!!

    Hope you enjoy!! This queso recipe is a close copycat for Torchy's Taco queso, perfect for an at-home dip.

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    Copycat Torchy's Queso Recipe

    Recipe by: Kristin
    Looking for the at-home version of Torchy's Queso? This copycat queso recipe is the perfect dupe, and perfect for a game-day or party appetizer!
    4.14 from 30 votes
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 6
    Calories 112 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz Velveeta cheese
    • 4 oz Evaporated milk
    • 2 oz Green Chiles, diced
    • 1 tablespoon Dried Minced Onion
    • 1 tablespoon Cilantro
    • Hot Sauce
    • Tortilla Chips

    Instructions
     

    • In a microwavable safe bowl, combine the Velveeta, milk, and chiles.
    • Microwave in 1 minute increments until smooth and creamy. Be sure to stir frequently.
    • Once creamy, remove from mocrowave and add in the onion.
    • Serve in a bowl garnished with cilantro and hot sauce and use tortilla chips to enjoy!!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 433IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Lori says

      November 12, 2023 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      Lloyd Lively needs to calm TF down! It’s just cheese dip dude or dudette! LOL I love your site, I’ve learned how to make so many yummy dishes! You are the bestest cookin chicks!!!!! That’s “REAL” constructive criticism. LOL

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      • Kristin says

        November 13, 2023 at 8:41 am

        Awww, you are too kind! Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the recipes!

        Reply
    2. Lloyd Lively says

      December 31, 2020 at 10:12 am

      1 star
      This isn’t even close to Torchy’s. This recipe is the you made a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy and it sort of kinds looks like the original if you squint real hard and stand on your head. Velveeta isn’t even a remote possibility in any true queso. First, Torchy’s is TexMex. Which is it’s own major food group. For cheese in an authentic queso you use queso blanco, queso fresco or in a pinch Boar’s Head White American (because it wont clump). Torchy’s queso also contains Salsa Verge and a small scoop of guacamole. Roma tomatoes, Serrano and Anaheim peppers and multiple cloves or garlic.

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      • Kristin says

        December 31, 2020 at 4:26 pm

        Yikes! Thanks for the….constructive….feedback! If you take a look at my blog, you’ll find a tasty White Queso using the cheeses you mentioned. This copycat is simply a quick and tasty version my hubby and I created on the go one afternoon and enjoyed. Yes, it isnt exact, but for a shortcut/at home version, I assure you…its pretty tasty! You can definitely make it your own by adding in the tomatoes, peppers, guacamole, and salsa verde. Feel free to check out my homemade white queso here, its tasty too! https://thecookinchicks.com/best-ever-white-queso-dip/

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    3. Robin says

      May 30, 2017 at 9:30 am

      I LOVE Torchys!

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      • Kristin says

        June 07, 2017 at 7:05 pm

        Me too!! I am a bit obsessed, hehe!!

        Reply
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