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Salsa Con Queso Dip
Salsa con Queso is a crowd-pleasing, cheesy dip recipe that’s perfect for your next party! It’s easy to make and full of flavor with a hint of spice from the diced chiles.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Spanish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ white onion finely diced (½ cup)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 2 ½ cups Tex-Mex cheese shredded
- 1 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 ounce can Rotel Original
- 1 ounce can green chilies
- chopped tomatoes for garnish
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add onion and garlic and cook for about 3-5 minutes (until soft).
- Add both cheeses, a handful at a time, stirring well between each batch until melted, then repeat.
- Adjust the heat to low and slowly stir in milk and continue stirring until everything is mixed and starts to slightly thicken (note: ensure you are on low and stir regularly or the sauce can separate).
- Stir in Rotel, green chilis, and salt until heated thoroughly, then remove from heat and serve with tortilla chips.
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Notes
- Serve it warm: If you are serving the dip at a party, transfer it to a small crockpot to keep it warm. As the cheese salsa dip cools, it seizes and is difficult to eat.
- Freshly grate the cheese: Bagged cheese has added anti-caking agents that make the cheese clump together as it melts. Shred the cheese yourself for perfectly melty, smooth queso.
- Don’t let the heat get too high: Do not let the heat get too high once you add the cheese, as this can cause it to separate.
Nutrition Information
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
550mg
(23%)
Potassium
288mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
589IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
346mg
(35%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 589IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 346mg | 35% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.