Mexican Party Dip (Chile Con Queso) Recipe 🇲🇽
Overview:
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥣 Yield: Makes about 2 cups
🥑 Cuisine: Mexican
🌟 Rating: 5 stars
📝 Keywords: High in…, < 60 mins, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| 1/4 | cup margarine |
| 1 | green onion, chopped |
| 1 | tomato, chopped |
| 1/4 | cup green chilies, diced |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | cup heavy cream |
| Monterey Jack cheese, cubed | |
| Tortilla chips |
Instructions:
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Saute Onion: Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped green onion and sauté until tender.
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Add Tomatoes and Chilies: To the skillet, add the chopped tomato, diced green chilies, and salt. Mash the tomatoes lightly with a fork to release their juices. Continue to cook and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Incorporate Cheese: Once the mixture has simmered, add the cubed Monterey Jack cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the dip, creating a smooth and creamy texture. This should take around 2 minutes.
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Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly for an additional 2 minutes. The cream will help to further enrich the dip, giving it a luxurious consistency.
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Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the dip to stand for about 15 minutes. During this time, the flavors will continue to develop, and the dip will thicken slightly.
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Serve: Once rested, transfer the Mexican Party Dip (Chile Con Queso) to a serving bowl. Garnish with additional chopped green onion or diced tomatoes if desired. Serve warm alongside crispy tortilla chips for dipping.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 225.6
- Fat: 19.1g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 57.5mg
- Sodium: 335.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.2g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 2.3g
- Protein: 10.3g
Notes:
- This Mexican Party Dip (Chile Con Queso) recipe is perfect for gatherings, game nights, or simply as a treat for yourself.
- Customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of green chilies used.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
