This queso is a cheesy dip that begs for another scoop
Queso translated from Spanish is simply "cheese." But to many Americans, particularly those with roots in Texas, it is shorthand for chile con queso, a cheesy dip with chile peppers that is a staple at social gatherings of all types. While recipe variations abound, "the common Tex-Mex version can be prepared in a microwave in a matter of minutes, with a block of process[ed] yellow cheese and a can of tomatoes and peppers," Tim Carman and Shelly Tan wrote in The Washington Post.