Chile Queso
This creamy and spicy Chile Queso dip combines melted cheese with green chiles and bold spices for a perfect Tex-Mex appetizer. Ready in 20 minutes, it’s ideal for parties, game days, or quick family meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
- to serve tortilla chips
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Simmer and cook until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and slowly add shredded cheese, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in salt, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and cilantro if using.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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