Joanna Gaines Says There’s Something ‘Extremely Right’ About Her ‘Warm, Creamy, Cheesy’ Party Queso

Joanna Gaines has a deep, unabashed love for queso. She loves this “warm, creamy, and cheesy” dip so much that she included a recipe for it in her Magnolia Table cookbook. The host of In the Kitchen with Joanna Gaines claims queso is an excellent accompaniment to crackers, chips, and even vegetables. Gaines said that if you’ve never tired queso, “you’re in for a treat.” What makes the discovery+ star so sure her queso is the most delicious? Read on to find out.

What makes queso so important to Texans?

In the forward to her recipe printed in her first cookbook Magnolia Table, Gaines said that the dip is so “greatly ingrained” in Texas culture that many a visitor has “arrived mildly confused regarding our devotion” only to “leave a few days later fully enlightened and brought in.”

Queso means cheese in Spanish. It is an abbreviation for chile con queso, a melted cheese dish that dates back to turn-of-the-century Texas when Tex-Mex cuisine originated, said American Express Essentials.

Texas shares a border with Mexico, contributing to the heritage and cuisine becoming an inherent part of Texan identity.

What are the ingredients for Joanna Gaines’ Party Queso?

The ingredients for Joanna Gaines’ party queso may appear to be many, but together they create a taste sensation that will delight your family and friends.

The staples for making the Magnolia at the Silos owner’s filling queso dip include butter, onion, jalapeno, processed cheese, heavy cream, pinto beans, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, salt, and pepper.

How to make this delicious dip

To make this delicious dip, which Gaines says is “extremely right,” begin with a large pot where you will melt the butter over medium heat. Do not raise the heat, or the butter will burn.

Add onion and jalapeno and saute until tender. Add Velveeta and cream and heat until melted. Whisk the ingredients occasionally.

Stir in beans and tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.

Following, stir in the cilantro, salt, and pepper.

Serve warm with tortilla chips.

The full recipe for Joanna Gaines Party Queso was reprinted by The Cookbook Section.

Season 4 of In the Kitchen with Joanna Gaines is available to stream on discovery+.