Best Firehouse Chilis Queso Dip Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

CHILI QUESO DIP

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I've had this recipe for more than 42 years and have updated it from time to time. This is an easy party favorite, and everyone loves the taquito dippers. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 2h20m

Yield 40 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) chili con carne (without beans)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 package (2 pounds) Velveeta, cubed
Prepared taquitos, tortilla chips or corn chips

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage with onion, jalapenos and garlic over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, crumbling meat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in chili, soup, tomatoes, pimientos and cheese. , Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours, stirring halfway through cooking. Serve warm with taquitos or chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

FIREHOUSE CHILI

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As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe was among their favorites. -Richard Clements, San Dimas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
4 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (28 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cumin
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat canola oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, crumbling meat, until no longer pink; drain and set aside. Add onions and green pepper; cook until tender. Return meat to Dutch oven. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges