Butternut Squash Queso Fundido

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Super Bowl weekend is coming up and I'm sure all sports fans are gearing up for a fun game night. I am not a big football fan and don't follow it too closely. But I'm excited about the half time show and the commercials more than the game itself :-)

This queso dip made with butternut squash will be a yummy addition to your super bowl party menu. It is secretly healthy with the addition of squash and sports two-thirds less fat than the classic queso (or cheese) dip.

I was skeptical about the taste because I was expecting a very strong squash taste, but I was pleasantly surprised on how creamy and delicious this dip turned out. It doesn't have the tell tale taste of the squash, I think adding the chipotle chili really helps with its smokiness. Serve with some nacho tortilla chips and veggies for dipping.

Butternut Queso Fundido

Ingredients:

1

Small Butternut squash

1

• Medium Red Onion, finely chopped
• ¼cup
• Vegetable Stock
• 1
• Chipotle chile plus 1tsp adobo sauce
• 1tbsp
• Flour
• ¼cup
• Part-skim Mozzarella cheese, grated
• ¼cup
• Reduced fat 4-cheese Mexican cheese blend, divided
• 4
• Radishes, thinly slices
• 2
• Green Onions, thinly sliced

1

Jalapeno, thinly sliced

As needed

Tortilla chips

To taste

Salt

Method:

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Prep the Butternut squash: Cut the squash into half and remove the seeds. Place it cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30~35 minutes or until very tender. Cool slightly and puree the flesh.

Heat 2tsp oil in a medium cast iron pan, add the onions and cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Add flour, cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the stock, squash puree, chipotle and salt; bring to a boil.

Lower the heat to medium-low, add 3tbsp each of mozzarella and Mexican cheeses; cook for 2 minutes or until smooth, stirring until cheese melts.

Now preheat the broiler to heat.

Sprinkle the remaining 1tbsp cheeses over the op and broil for 1~2 minutes or until lightly browned.

Top with radishes, cilantro, green onions and jalapeno. Serve with chips and enjoy!!