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I used to make something very similar to this queso dip at the Mexican restaurant I worked at in college, where we called it ‘chili con queso.’ At first I thought it could be thicker, but later I realized the saucy texture was the key to its addictive irresistibility. Instead of too much cheese piled up on your chip, we just get a beautiful, silky coating, and as soon as you finish one, you can’t wait to dip another, and another, and another, until there are no chips left.
Ingredients
- ½ pound sharp white Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, dark green parts set aside
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (4 ounce) can fire-roasted diced green chiles
- ½ cup seeded and diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon diced Roma tomato
Directions
Step 1
Grate Cheddar cheese into a bowl. Sprinkle in cornstarch and toss to coat.
Step 2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and light parts of the scallions. Sprinkle in salt, chipotle, and cumin. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add green chiles and 1/2 cup tomatoes; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Pour in evaporated milk and bring to a boil. Add the Cheddar cheese and stir just until melted; immediately remove from heat.
Step 3
Stir in cilantro. Season to taste, adding cayenne if desired. Garnish with reserved green onion parts and 1 tablespoon diced tomato.
Chef’s Notes:
Any melted cheese, or a combination, goes great in this.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 136 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat10g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol31mg | 10% |
| Sodium428mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrate6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars4g | |
| Protein7g | |
| Vitamin C12mg | 60% |
| Calcium228mg | 18% |
| Iron1mg | 3% |
| Potassium203mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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