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Chipotle Queso (Copycat)
Chipotle Queso (Copycat) recipe is an all natural creamy chili cheese dip with tomatillo salsa in just 20 minutes that tastes just like you'd get at Chipotle!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 yellow onion , chopped
- 1 green bell pepper , chopped
- 1 Jalapeno pepper , deveined, deseeded and minced
- 15 ounces canned tomatoes and chilis
- 1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , grated
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven add the vegetable oil on medium high heat along with the onion, bell pepper and jalapeños and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened.
- Add in the canned tomatoes and chilis, tomatillo salsa, garlic, flour, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Add the milk in, whisking well, then add in the tomato paste, vinegar and cheese and whisk until the cheese is melted.
- Right before serving whisk in the lime and lemon juice and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
635mg
(26%)
Potassium
232mg
(7%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
755IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
17.6mg
(20%)
Calcium
287mg
(29%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 635mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 17.6mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.