Chile Con Queso Dip Recipe
New Mexico green chiles are the secret ingredients. If you use canned green chiles, you may want to add in either jalapenos, Tabasco or possibly cayenne pepper for flavor and hotness according to taste.
Servings: 10
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Velveeta cheese
- 1/2 med. onion, minced
- 1/2 tomato, minced
- 4 to 5 roasted, peeled and minced New Mexico green chiles
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 2-3 tbsp. lowfat milk
Directions
- Cut cheese into small cubes and place in microwavable container. Saute/fry onion and garlic in butter till translucent/soft.
- Add in onion, garlic, tomato, green chiles and lowfat milk to cheese. Microwave on medium heat for 15 min or until creamy.
- Stir after first 7 min.
- Transfer dip to a fondue pot with warmer candle or a crock pot to keep hot.
- Serve with your favorite brand tortilla chips and cool Corona beer.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 35g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 83 | |
| Calories from Fat 55 | 66% |
| Total Fat 6.19g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 4.02g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium 97mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 3.07g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 2.32g | 2% |
| Protein 3.93g | 6% |
