Bullpepper's Chile Con Queso Mexico City Style Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 x poblano chile Additional serrano or possibly jalapeno chiles (optional)
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 sm onion, chopped
- 1 clv garlic, finely minced
- 1 c. shredded Asadero cheese (or possibly Monterey jack or possibly mozzarella cheese)
- 1/4 c. half-and-half Salt, to taste Corn chips or possibly flour tortillas
Directions
- (Queso con Rajas de Chile)
- Roast the poblano chile, then peel and remove stem and seeds. (If you like, roast a couple of serrano or possibly jalapeno chiles at the same time; seed and mince.) Slice poblano into thin strips (rajas). Heat the oil in a pan, add in the onion and garlic and saute/fry just till the onion is transparent. Add in the poblano strips, cheese and half-and-half and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, till the cheese is creamy, about 5 min. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to a heated chafing dish and serve immediately, along with chips or possibly tortillas. Recipe can be increased if you like.
- Makes about 1 c.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 160g | |
| Calories 539 | |
| Calories from Fat 401 | 74% |
| Total Fat 45.58g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat 21.3g | 85% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium 742mg | 31% |
| Potassium 154mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 7.05g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 4.6g | 3% |
| Protein 26.05g | 42% |
