If you're looking for an easy and delicious appetizer, side dish, or main course, Jan's chile con queso is a fantastic option to consider. As one of the most popular Tex-Mex dishes, chile con queso is a cheesy, flavorful dip that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe can be made in no time and will leave your taste buds wanting more. The combination of melted cheese, spices, and chiles creates a creamy, flavorful dip that is perfect for chips, nachos, veggies, or even as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this classic Tex-Mex dish!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHILE CON QUESO
A homemade queso that's rich, creamy, a little spicy and dangerously good!
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield About 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and jalapeños and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute.
- Add the half & half to the pot and whisk until the flour dissolves. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, a few minutes. Turn the heat down to low and gradually add the grated cheese, whisking and letting it melt as you go, until all of the cheese is incorporated. Add the cumin, salt and tomatoes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; for more heat, add the optional red pepper flakes. (If the dip seems too thick, you can thin it out with a bit more half & half or some milk.) Transfer to bowl and serve hot with tortilla chips. If the dip cools while you're serving it, you can reheat it in the microwave; just stop and stir at short intervals so it reheats evenly.
- Note: The queso can be made ahead of time and reheated on the stovetop. If it's too thick, add a bit of half and half or milk to thin it out.
- Note: If you touch the seeds of the jalapeño pepper, just be sure to wash your hands well and avoid touching your eyes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 cup, Calories 253, Fat 21g, Carbohydrate 8g, Protein 10g, SaturatedFat 13g, Sugar 1g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 276mg, Cholesterol 64mg
CHILE CON QUESO
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In an ovenproof baking/serving dish combine the cheese with the salsa and bake until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
- In a cast iron skillet, over a very high heat, char the onion slices and remove. Toast the garlic and remove. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to the skillet and sear the chiles until charred. Add the remaining oil, the oregano, lime juice, and salt and cook 1 minute. Place all the ingredients in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process until they are roughly chopped but smooth.
RAJAS DE CHILES Y QUESO MANCHEGO
Steps:
- Over a medium high heat, in a medium-size cast iron skillet, heat the oil until it smokes. Add the whole epazote leaves and fry until they wilt, stirring all the time, about 2 minutes. Add the chile strips and salt and fry about 3 minutes, stirring all the time.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream and milk. Add the pieces of cheese and cook until the cheese melts.
- Serve hot, over Arroz Blanco.
CHILE CON QUESO
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown the sausage and onion in a large nonstick skillet, breaking the sausage up as you go. Once browned, drain off some of the fat.
- Chop the cheese block into cubes and add along with the diced tomatoes and green chiles and chopped green chiles, juice and all.
- Cook over a low heat until it all starts coming together. Then stir in the diced jalapeno. Serve with chips.
AUTHENTIC CHILE CON QUESO
This is a true chile con queso that can be eaten with tostadas or in a warm corn tortilla. This is not like the Americanized version of chili con queso that we have become used to that is a cheese dip, which I also love. This is the way my grandma used to make it. The great thing about this recipe is you can play with it and adjust it to your personal taste. If you like it cheesier add more cheese. You can't mess this up unless you burn it.
Provided by Melony1976
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Hot Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and tomato; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the green chile; cook for 2 minutes then stir in the cheese and milk. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the cheese has melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 75.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
JAN'S CHILE CON QUESO
A delicious dip with just the right amount of bite. Serve with tortilla or corn chips; to keep the dip warm, you can place it in a fondue pot over low heat.
Provided by Jan Mowbray
Categories Cheese Dips and Spreads
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet; cook and stir onion just until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir tomatoes, green chiles, and salt into onion mixture; reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.
- Stir Cheddar cheese into green chile mixture; cook until melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 453.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHILE CON QUESO
Make and share this Chile Con Queso recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gojenni714
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in crock pot or double boiler and melt until smooth.
- Serve with chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.4, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 14.2, Sodium 458.4, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2, Protein 3.5
JAN'S CHILE CON QUESO
A delicious dip with just the right amount of bite. Serve with tortilla or corn chips; to keep the dip warm, you can place it in a fondue pot over low heat.
Provided by Jan Mowbray
Categories Cheese Dips and Spreads
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet; cook and stir onion just until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir tomatoes, green chiles, and salt into onion mixture; reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.
- Stir Cheddar cheese into green chile mixture; cook until melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 453.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CREAMY CHILE CON QUESO
Jane Butel developed this developed this mild recipe for a "major" Mexican fast food chain. The blend of three cheeses and the evaporated milk make this extra creamy and flavorful. Keeps in freezer for six months and doubles as a great sauce for vegetables and eggs.
Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado
Categories High In...
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in pan.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is clear and stir in flour.
- Gradually stir in evaporated milk and cook until mixture is thickened.
- Stir in tomato, cheeses, and jalapenos.
- Cook, stirring, about 5 minute or until cheeses are melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.3, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 66.7, Sodium 1368.4, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7, Protein 20.4
WHITE CHILE CON QUESO
In the 80's, JULIO'S in Juarez served a delicious chili con queso much like this. The original recipe was adapted from an Old El Paso newsletter.
Provided by m0m7772
Categories Mexican
Time 15m
Yield 5 cups, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Saute onion in oil until tender.
- Add chilies, jalapenos,pepper and garlic powder and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add water and pimentos, mix, and add evaporated milk and cheese.
- Reduce heat and stir as needed until cheese melts.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 29.2, Sodium 173.7, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 8.9
JAN'S CHILE CON QUESO
A delicious dip with just the right amount of bite. Serve with tortilla or corn chips; to keep the dip warm, you can place it in a fondue pot over low heat.
Provided by Jan Mowbray
Categories Cheese Dips and Spreads
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet; cook and stir onion just until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir tomatoes, green chiles, and salt into onion mixture; reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.
- Stir Cheddar cheese into green chile mixture; cook until melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 453.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHILE CON QUESO
The chipotle chiles in this will give a nice flavor that you will positively love! If you like a milder queso you can omit the chiles and still have a tasty dip. :)
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in large saucepan and cook onions and garlic until translucent, but not browned.
- Add chiles, adobo sauce, and tomatoes, then lower heat.
- Add cheese, stirring until melted, being careful not to scorch on bottom.
- Slowly stir in sour cream.
- Cook until just heated; do not boil.
- Serve with tortilla chips or chopped vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.9, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 69.2, Sodium 425.9, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 16.3
CHILE CON QUESO
Warmed up it makes a great dip for chips. Can be also be spread on crackers when taken straight from the refrigerator. The kind of American cheese you use will have a great effect on the outcome of this dip. I use Kraft Deli Deluxe American cheese when making this. Don't use the kind of cheese that consists of the individually wrapped slices. It tastes too much like plastic.
Provided by smns65
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine cheeses and milk.
- Heat slowly until cheese melts.
- Stir in diced jalapeno peppers and tomato.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Stir the con queso every 30 minutes or so to keep the peppers and tomato from settling to the bottom.
- After about an hour taste the con queso.
- Add cayenne pepper in 1/8 teaspoons increments until the heat is to your liking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.4, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 29.6, Sodium 353.7, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 8.5
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. Fresh ingredients will give your chile con queso a better flavor and texture. If possible, use freshly grated cheese, freshly chopped onions and peppers, and fresh cilantro.
- Choose the right cheese. The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your chile con queso. A good melting cheese, such as Velveeta or American cheese, is a good choice. You can also use a blend of cheeses, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Pepper Jack.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make chile con queso, so don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You can add chopped jalapeños, diced tomatoes, or even crumbled bacon to your chile con queso.
- Serve it with your favorite toppings. Chile con queso is often served with tortilla chips, but you can also serve it with other toppings, such as shredded chicken, ground beef, or sliced avocado.
Conclusion:
Chile con queso is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, or a casual weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious pot of chile con queso that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give chile con queso a try!
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