Chili con Queso

Name: Chili con Queso
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 servings (2 tablespoons each).
Cuisine: Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup whole milk; 2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Tortilla chips; Chopped tomato and sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Years ago, my husband invented this gooey cheese dip. I may be biased, but I have to say it's excellent. If you like heat, rev it up with finely chopped jalapenos. —Patricia Leinheiser, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup whole milk
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Tortilla chips
Chopped tomato and sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Directions

In a saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic until tender. Add chilies; cook and stir 5 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; gradually stir in cheeses, adding in small amounts and allowing cheese to melt between additions. Serve warm with chips. If desired, top with tomato and jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 95 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Chili Con Queso in Taste of Home April/May 1997

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ladiana50

Mar 18, 2018

This recipe has been around for more years than I care to say. I am happy you are so happy with it. I believe there are many variations. I have one i prefer, but thank you for submitting it!
justmbeth

Dec 30, 2017

I was disappointed with this recipe. Much too thick and gooey. I added more milk to thin but still was not a good dipping consistency.
katecrid47

Jun 19, 2017

My 12 year old son made this yesterday for his Dad for Father's Day. Rave reviews all around.I did not use whole can of chilis and added a little more milk for consistency but the flavor was outstanding! Thanks for sharing!
Angel182009

Jan 15, 2017

I reduced the milk so it would be thicker. Overall I thought this had a unique and delicious flavor.
AfterAgnesDowner

Dec 12, 2015

different & good
rokyb010

Jan 13, 2013

Also reducing the milk amount will help the watery-ness. Good flavor though!
rokyb010

Jan 13, 2013

A bit too watery. Drain the chiles if possible and cut the butter to 1 tbsp. this may help. Otherwise very tasty. Could use Rotel instead of the chiles or add some chopped jalapeño to add the kick you want. Very nice and open to customizations which is nice. Will definitely try again come Superbowl time.