Black Bean Queso

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 small white onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
• 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Method

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.

   4:00 · Cook onion
2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

   0:30 · Cook garlic
3. 3

   Add the black beans and diced tomatoes with green chiles. Using a fork or potato masher, roughly mash about half of the beans, leaving the rest whole.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses a handful at a time, letting each addition melt before adding more.

   5:00 · Melt cheese
5. 5

   Stir in the milk, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the queso is smooth and heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.

   4:00 · Simmer queso
6. 6

   Remove from heat, transfer to a serving bowl, and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve warm with tortilla chips.