Step 1

Place a Dutch Oven on the stove top over medium heat.

Step 2

Add tomatoes (drained), green chiles (undrained), and garlic to Dutch Oven.

Step 3

Stir well and cook for 2 minutes or until well heated through.

Step 4

Stir in half and half, cheddar cheese, Oaxaca cheese, and lime juice.

Step 5

Cook over medium-low heat until the cheese is fully melted, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Test the queso using the chips you are using and add salt as needed to taste.

Step 8

To Serve

Step 9

Place a small scoop of prepared guacamole on the center of a serving bowl.

Step 10

Ladle melted queso on top of queso.

Step 11

If making Hillbilly Queso, spoon cooked chorizo on top of queso.

Step 12

Finish with a sprinkling of crumbled Cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of hot sauce.

Step 13

Serve with tortilla chips or fried pork skins.