This is an easy cast iron skillet queso recipe. It comes out bubbly and delicious. I’ll show you a few shortcuts to achieve this delicious homemade Queso.
Heat your cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add jalapenos and onions. Cook down until softened. Once onions and jalapenos are softened, add your garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add milk and room temp. cream cheese to the skillet. Mix together until cream cheese is melted down and incorporated into the milk.
Add ¾ c. Monterey jack cheese and blend until melted.
Add pico de gallo to the skillet and stir in. Remove from the heat once the queso is bubbling. Add ¼ c. Monterey jack cheese to the top.
Cover with foil lightly and place in the oven
Cook for 10 minutes at 375F. Remove the foil and broil on high for 5 minutes or until the top becomes golden. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and queso fresco crumbles. ENJOY!