5 from 3 votes
Chile con Queso
Homemade Chile con Queso is worlds better than the stuff in the jar. It's still utterly naughty with the inclusion of Velveeta, but with a generous dose of onion, garlic, and chiles, it's a definite winner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
(½ cup) servings (makes about 4 cups)
Calories:
148 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 diced green chiles drained, Ortega brand, 7-ounce can
- ¾ cup diced tomatoes canned, with juice
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeño chiles canned or jarred, drained, sliced
- tortilla chips for dipping
Instructions
- Combine the oil, onion, and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese and stir frequently until melted. Add the green chiles, tomatoes, and pickled jalapenos and stir until heated through.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
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Notes
- Adapted from Tacolicious
Nutrition Information
Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
906mg
(38%)
Potassium
11mg
(0%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 (½ cup) servings (makes about 4 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 906mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.