Spinach Con Queso

Spinach Con Queso

Styled after a similar spinach queso dip at The Blue Moose in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, this is a very tasty, creamy appetizer that goes well with tortilla chips. It has a little kick, but not enough to make your eyes water. Of course, for the heat lovers, you can kick it up a notch if desired. This has become an instant family favorite and one of my most requested appetizers.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
2 quarts
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper – seeded, membranes discarded, and pepper chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds pepperjack cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach – thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
Heat olive oil and butter together in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir red bell pepper and jalapeno pepper into onion mixture; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
Reduce heat to low and mix pepperjack cheese and spinach into onion mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Slowly pour enough evaporated milk into the cheese mixture, stirring constantly, until desired consistency is reached; season with salt. Continue to cook and stir over low heat until warmed through, at least 5 minutes more.

Cook’s Notes:

If you want to have even more kick, chop the entire jalapeno with the veins and seeds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255
Calories
19g
Fat
8g
Carbs
13g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g 24%
Saturated Fat10g 52%
Cholesterol61mg 20%
Sodium364mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate8g 3%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars6g
Protein13g
Vitamin C15mg 73%
Calcium377mg 29%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium235mg 5%

*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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