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Jalapeno Spinach Queso

This warm, cheesy Jalapeno Spinach Queso dip is the perfect game day recipe! Easy to assemble in one pan, making this dip "party perfect."

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 339 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup onion diced small
  • 2 Jalapeno peppers seeded and diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2 ounce frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 Roma tomato diced

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeno, and salt. Cook until onions are softened, about 3 or 4 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle flour over mixture and cook for about one minutes, until thick and evenly coated. Slowly add the milk and cook, stirring until bubbly.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until smooth and melted. Add in spinach and tomatoes and serve warm! We like ours with chips and/or pretzel buns.

Notes

  • Like all queso recipes, this dip is best served warm. Go ahead and dig in right away!
  • The queso will get firmer as it cools. If this happens, just reheat in the microwave, stir and serve. You can also keep it warm in your slow cooker on low and enjoy it throughout the day.
  • Recipe from The Simple Kitchen cookbook, printed with permission.
  • Like all queso recipes, this dip is best served warm. Go ahead and dig in right away!
  • The queso will get firmer as it cools. If this happens, just reheat in the microwave, stir and serve. You can also keep it warm in your slow cooker on low and enjoy it throughout the day.
  • Recipe from The Simple Kitchen cookbook, printed with permission.
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 339kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 559mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339

% Daily Value*

Calories 339kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 559mg 23%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

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