Instant Pot Street Corn Queso

Name: Instant Pot Street Corn Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp. cayenne; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 c. whole milk; 4 c. shredded cheddar; 2 c. shredded Monterey Jack; Kosher salt; Tortilla chips, for serving; 2 tsp. vegetable oil; 1/4 c. frozen corn, rinsed; 1/4 c. crumbled queso fresco; 1/4 white onion, chopped; 1/2 jalapeño, thinly sliced into rounds; Cilantro leaves, for garnish; Chili powder, for garnish (optional)

By Lena AbrahamPublished: May 2, 2019

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

3.5

2 Ratings

Park Feierbach

Yields:

10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

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Everyone loves a good queso dip. We love this Mexican street corn variety, it's got crunch, spice, and even MORE cheese as garnish. How could you go wrong?

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Ingredients

For the queso

2 Tbsp.
unsalted butter
1
clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp.
cayenne
2 Tbsp.
all-purpose flour
2 cups
whole milk
4 cups
shredded cheddar
2 cups
shredded Monterey Jack
Kosher salt
Tortilla chips, for serving

For topping

2 tsp.
vegetable oil
1/4 cup
frozen corn, rinsed
1/4 cup
crumbled queso fresco
1/4
white onion, chopped
1/2
jalapeño, thinly sliced into rounds
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
Chili powder, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1Set Instant Pot to Sauté and heat vegetable oil. Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn takes on some golden charred color, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove corn from Instant Pot and set aside in a bowl.
2. Step 2Still on the Sauté function, add butter and let melt. Add garlic and cayenne and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add flour and whisk until smooth, then cook 1 to 2 minutes, until flour is no longer raw.
3. Step 3 Add milk and bring up to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until milk has thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes more. Add cheese and whisk until smooth and melted completely. Switch Instant Pot to "Keep Warm" and cover until ready to serve.
4. Step 4When ready to serve, give queso a final stir and season with salt if needed. Top with charred corn, queso fresco, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. If using, finish with a pinch of chili powder. Serve with chips.