Best Con Queso Spirals Recipes

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CHEDDAR SPIRALS



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Our kids always loved this cheesy pasta and would sample a spoonful right from the slow cooker when they walked by. Adding cocktail sausages, sliced Polish sausage or cubed ham makes it a hearty dinner. -Heidi Ferkovich, Park Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the cream, soup and butter until smooth; stir in the cheese and pasta. Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 hours or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 19g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CHILI CON QUESO



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Years ago, my husband invented this gooey cheese dip. I may be biased, but I have to say it's excellent. If you like heat, rev it up with finely chopped jalapenos. -Patricia Leinheiser, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 24 servings (2 tablespoons each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup whole milk
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Tortilla chips
Chopped tomato and sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic until tender. Add chilies; cook and stir 5 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Reduce heat to low; gradually stir in cheeses, adding in small amounts and allowing cheese to melt between additions. Serve warm with chips. If desired, top with tomato and jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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