Best 6 Versatile Chili Cheese Sauce Recipes

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Elevate your culinary skills and embark on a delectable journey as we explore the realm of versatile chili cheese sauce, a culinary masterpiece that adds a symphony of flavors to any dish. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the art of crafting the perfect chili cheese sauce, transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences. Let your taste buds dance with delight as we delve into the secrets of this versatile condiment, uncovering its boundless potential to enhance your favorite foods.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

VERSATILE CHILI-CHEESE SAUCE



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It's so good, there's no limit to ways this sauce can be enjoyed. We use it as a fondue (a dip for tortilla chips or vegetables) or poured over grilled chicken, baked potatoes, etc. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in the sour cream, chilies and bouillon. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Add cheeses and pepper. Cook until bubbly and cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 39g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ALL DAY VERSATILE SAUCE



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I have found that cooking your sauce all day like my father taught me is the best way. In addition to that, I make my sauce this way whether I am making linguine, stuffed shells or lasagna. I like to utilize convenience whenever possible so I use pre minced and jarred herbs. You can use what ever your preference is for meat, whether it be ground turkey meatballs or chicken Italian sausage. It will always be a hit with your family and friends! Try serving with your favorite pasta.

Provided by Nan Friskey

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
½ pound beef neck bones
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 cups water
1 pound lean ground beef

Steps:

  • In a large pot saute onion, garlic, oregano and basil in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the neck bones and let simmer with the lid on until the onions are transparent. Note: if using ground beef cook with onion mixture.
  • Once onions are clear, add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste and water. If using meat in your recipe add at this time. Cover and simmer for several hours.
  • Before serving, remove neck bones and discard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1359.8 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

CHEESE SAUCE



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A versatile, easy to make, homemade sauce (no Velveeta!) great for nachos or dip. Add salsa, onions, chilies, or a can of chili to make it more dip like.

Provided by strawberrybird

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 1/4 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 ounces evaporated milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Heat milk in medium saucepan over medium heat until scalding, but not boiling.
  • Add cheese and stir until melted. Turn heat to low.
  • Stir cornstarch into cold water. Add mixture to cheese and stir until thickened, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately. NOTE: You may wish to place prepared sauce in a crock pot or kept on the stove on the lowest setting to be kept warm if using as a dip over an extended period of time. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.5, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 381.2, Carbohydrate 4.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 16

VERSATILE TOMATO SAUCE



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This delicious tomato and meat sauce can be used for spaghetti or lasagna. The pepperoni gives this sauce an extra kick.

Provided by Tracie

Categories     Tomato Pasta Sauce

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ pound pepperoni sausage, sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and chopped
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute onions and garlic until caramelized; set aside.n
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until almost browned. Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.n
  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes; bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer sauce for 15 minutes.n
  • Stir pepperoni, ground beef mixture and green peppers into sauce; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.n
  • Stir in mushrooms, garlic salt, salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, oregano and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes and serve.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 2509 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

VERSATILE CHILI-CHEESE SAUCE



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This sauce can be used as a fondue, as a dip for tortilla chips or vegetables or poured over grilled chicken and baked potatoes. Use your imagination! Recipe is from Taste of Home.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, melt butter.
  • Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in sour cream, chilies and bouillon.
  • Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
  • Add cheeses and pepper.
  • Cook until bubbly and cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.1, Fat 81.6, SaturatedFat 50.9, Cholesterol 261.3, Sodium 689.6, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 16.5

TURKEY CHILI



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Rather than browning the meat first, which doesn't do much for lean ground turkey and can actually make it tough, this recipe prioritizes cooking down the vegetables first. Onions and canned tomatoes fried in olive oil provide an umami-rich flavor base for turkey's blank canvas, and the adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers does a lot of this dish's heavy lifting. Optional toppings like shredded cheese and sour cream help cool down the spice. One of the best ways to enjoy this simple but powerful chili is over French fries with melted cheese, or tossed with some cooked spaghetti. It's so great on its own, as well.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, easy, soups and stews, main course

Time 45m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large white onion, diced
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
Salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 pound ground turkey
1 (7-ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Shredded extra-sharp Cheddar, sour cream and whole cilantro leaves, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until translucent and starting to brown at the edges, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Use a fork to fish the tomatoes out of the can and add them to the pot, leaving behind the juice for now. Season with salt and cook the tomatoes, breaking them up with the wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until jammy and their liquid has reduced significantly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the chili powder and cook until fragrant, just a few seconds. Add the ground turkey, season with salt and stir to combine, breaking up the meat with the spoon. (Don't worry about browning or cooking it through here, as it will do so when it simmers.) Stir in the reserved liquid from the tomato can.
  • Use the fork to fish out as many chipotle peppers from the can as you would like, starting with two or three, and add to the pot, breaking them up with the wooden spoon, along with all of the adobo sauce. The more peppers you use, the spicier your final chili will be; if you like spice, just add the entire can. (Store any peppers you don't use in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week and in the freezer for up to 2 months.) Fill the empty chipotle can with cold tap water, swish it around and add to the pot. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the chili to a simmer over medium-high heat - you should see occasional small bubbles breaking the surface of the mixture - then cover the pot and reduce the heat to continue simmering over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the tomatoes have broken down, about 20 minutes. The chili should look thick and shiny, but not too thick that you couldn't ladle it into a bowl. (If it's too watery, then simmer with the lid off for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.) Taste and add more salt if desired. Serve with cheese, sour cream and cilantro, if using.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you like a spicier sauce, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • For a smoother sauce, blend it with an immersion blender or in a regular blender until desired consistency.
  • If you don't have any velveeta cheese on hand, you can substitute another type of melting cheese, such as cheddar or mozzarella.
  • This sauce is also great as a dip for tortilla chips, pretzels, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This versatile chili cheese sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you're using it as a topping for nachos, a dip for chips, or a sauce for pasta, this sauce is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, give this chili cheese sauce a try.

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