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Chile Con Queso

Ditch the nacho cheese dip for this spicy and creamy Chile Con Queso!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 392 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 serrano chiles seeded and diced
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook onions and chiles until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Stir in flour and cook for 30 seconds. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Add cheeses gradually, stirring until melted. Stir in cilantro, tomatoes, sour cream, and cumin. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 537mg (22%) Potassium 222mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1235IU (25%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 619mg (62%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392

% Daily Value*

Calories 392kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 537mg 22%
Potassium 222mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1235IU 25%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 619mg 62%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.