Indulge in the tantalizing world of melted cheese and savory flavors with our curated collection of chili con queso recipes. Embark on a culinary journey to El Dorado, where the legendary dish awaits, brimming with rich, gooey cheese, zesty chili, and a symphony of spices. Explore variations that cater to every palate, from classic to modern interpretations, including vegan and gluten-free options. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and temperatures, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you prefer a smooth and creamy dip or a hearty, chunky spread, our recipes will guide you towards cheesy perfection. Prepare to elevate your next gathering, game night, or Taco Tuesday with this iconic dish that promises to satisfy and delight.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CHILI CON QUESO
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 24 servings (2 tablespoons each).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 95 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the cheese and milk in double boiler until melted and smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Transfer the fondue to a lit and warm fondue pot or small chafing dish. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
CHILI CON QUESO
If you're a University of Oklahoma alumnus you've probably sat down at The Mont for a drink and a generous helping of the restaurant's famous four-cheese queso dip. The restaurant is currently owned by three alumni and the dip (which inspired this recipe) is loaded with pico de gallo and chunks of browned sausage. It's the perfect snack for tip-off or half-time.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 10 to 12 servings (about 3 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the processed cheese, Cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into very small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage with a slotted spoon to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add the jalapeno to the drippings and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chili powder and cumin and stir until well incorporated with the flour mixture, about 30 seconds longer. Slowly pour in the milk and cook, whisking frequently, until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese mix a handful at a time. Cook, whisking until smooth. You can add the next handful once the previous handful has melted about halfway.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the browned sausage, pico de gallo and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Taste and adjust the seasonings and heat with additional salt and hot sauce. Serve warm with chips for dipping and extra pico de gallo on the side.
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.
CHILI CON QUESO
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the serranos, jalapenos and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Whisk in the flour. Gradually whisk in the half-and-half. Cook, whisking, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and cilantro. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Cheddar and Jack cheeses 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until all the cheese has melted. Stir in the sour cream and salt. Serve with tortilla chips.
QUICK CHILI CON QUESO
I love to make this dip for parties, because it is so easy and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. I double the recipe and prepare it in my slow cooker, because it will not scorch. This makes it completely worry-free when entertaining.-Marie Stout, APO, AP
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2-3/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 6-7 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts :
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
AUTHENTIC CHILE CON QUESO RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by BobN
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Roast the chilies and the jalapeños under the broiler until blackened, about 5 minutes per side. Place them in a paper sack or plastic food-storage bag, close it tightly and let them steam for 20 minutes. After the chilies have steamed, remove them from the bag and rub off the skin. Remove the stems and seeds from all the chiles and slice into thin, long strips. In a large skillet, heat the butter on medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 30 more seconds. Pour the half-and-half in the skillet and then add the chile strips. Turn the heat down to low and, a little at a time, add the grated cheese, stirring until it's melted. Add salt to taste. Serve immediately with warm corn or flour tortillas.
CHILI CON QUESO RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: vegetable oil, medium yellow onion, red bell pepper, ground beef, McCormick® Chili Seasoning, milk, heavy cream, water, corn starch, american cheese, salt, diced tomato, diced green chiles, scallion, corn chips
Provided by Ivan Diaz
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes, until starting to soften. Add the ground beef and chili seasoning. Cook until the beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the milk and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch to form a slurry. Pour the slurry into milk mixture and whisk to combine. Put mixture back on the heat and bring to a simmer.
- Whisk in the cheese until fully melted and season with the salt. Add the diced tomatoes and green chiles and whisk to combine.
- Pour the queso over the chili mixture. Garnish with scallions and serve with corn chips for dipping.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 10 grams
CHILI CON QUESO DIP
I can count on a roomful of smiles whenever I make this---and it couldn't be easier!-Tammy Leiber, Navasota, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the cheese, tomato sauce, green chilies, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder if desired and garlic powder; cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.
Tips:
- Use quality cheese: A good queso starts with quality cheese. Use a blend of sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso Oaxaca for a rich, flavorful dip.
- Cook the vegetables until softened: Don't rush the cooking process. Sauté the onions, jalapeños, and garlic until they are softened and fragrant. This will help to bring out their flavor.
- Use a variety of spices: Chili con queso is a great way to experiment with different spices. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper to taste. You can also add a touch of oregano or cilantro for extra flavor.
- Simmer the queso until it is smooth and creamy: Once the cheese is melted, reduce the heat to low and simmer the queso for 15-20 minutes, or until it is smooth and creamy. Stir the queso frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Serve the queso with your favorite toppings: Chili con queso is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include tortilla chips, nachos, tacos, and burritos. You can also add your favorite salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Conclusion:
Chili con queso is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, flavorful cheese sauce and variety of toppings, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give chili con queso a try. You won't be disappointed!
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