Best Chi Chis Chile Con Queso Recipes

Chi-Chi's Chile Con Queso image

Provided by KingJackQueen

Categories Cheese

Time 16m

Yield 1 5/8 Pounds, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb processed cheese (Velveeta works well)
3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
4 1/2 ounces canned diced green chilies, drained
3/4 ounce canned diced jalapeno, drained
3/4 ounce fresh diced green pepper
2 3/4 ounces canned diced red peppers, drained

Steps:

Cut processed cheese into pieces no more than 1 inch thick.
Spread cheese pieces evenly in the bottom of a microwavable dish large enough for all ingredients.
Spread all remaining ingredients evenly over the top of the processed cheese.
Cover with a microwavable plastic lid and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Stir.
Repeat the microwaving process and stirring process until melted and heated to a temperature of 150°F.
Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.2, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 72.9, Sodium 2197.2, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 10.7, Protein 23

Texas Best Cheese Dip (Chile Con Queso) image

Provided by Junebug

Time 25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb Velveeta Mexican cheese
12 ounces cream cheese
3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch green onion, tops only, chopped (to taste)
3 -6 jalapenos, seeded and chopped (to taste)
2 -3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (to taste)
black pepper, cracked

Steps:

Chili con Queso image

Provided by Stuart O'Keeffe

Categories appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 serrano chiles, seeded and diced
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
1/2 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half and half
1 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
3/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 cups sharp white Cheddar, grated
3 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Tortilla chips, for serving

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.