Queso
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkeɪsoʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Queso is a noun meaning Ellipsis of chile con queso: melted cheese, used for instance as a dipping sauce.
Meaning
Ellipsis of chile con queso: melted cheese, used for instance as a dipping sauce.
Example Sentences
The day before, prepare the tortillas for the chalupitas and the quesos.
The ceviche is very good with just the right amount of spice; and quesos with chorizos and flour tortillas are a must.
All quesos, of course, are not created equal. You can have the high-rent, artisanal versions; I’ll take the low road. Snobbery has no place in my personal connoisseurship, since my quesos of choice are (almost) invariably made of processed cheese.
It's something I call an "enchalupa." It's a flour tortilla deep-fried with the chalupa 'mold' so it forms a cruncy-fried bowl. Layer a touch of our queso dip, chicken, tomatoes, onion and enchilada sauce. Top with shredded cheese and pop it under the salamander til everything is melty and delicious. I like it with sour cream and cilantro on top. Serve this with beans and rice, and BAM! Instant lunch for the Chef.
Word Forms
- quesos
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cheese, nachos, guacamole, enchiladas, nacho, quesadilla.
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