Jessica Simpson's Favorite Queso Dip

Sate your football fans' appetites with this cheesy, pepper-packed dip

Photo: Courtesy Ivy Stark;

Whenever Jessica Simpson visits New York City, you can bet the star will make a trip to Mexican eatery Dos Caminos. And now we know why – she can’t get enough of their queso dip!

This game day recipe combines cheese, peppers and sun-dried tomatoes for a flavorful fiesta in every bite.

Queso Dip

Serves 4
• 1 (12-oz.) jar roasted red peppers
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 3 tbsp. thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 pickled jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
• Corn tortilla chips
• Grilled chorizo sausage, sliced (optional)
• Grilled fingerling potatoes (optional)

1. Thinly slice ½ cup roasted red peppers.
2. Pour cream in an 8-in cast-iron skillet. Add peppers and shredded cheese to skillet.
3. Broil 6 in. from heat 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts and is golden brown. Sprinkle with sun-dried tomatoes and jalapeño peppers.
4. Serve immediately with corn tortilla chips, as well as grilled chorizo sausage and fingerling potatoes, if desired.

Adapted from a recipe by Dos Caminos corporate chef Ivy Stark.