ROASTED CORN, TOMATO AND GARLIC QUESO

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Perfect for game day and potlucks, this creamy queso recipe is chock full of roasted corn, tomatoes and garlic. Ready in under an hour, serve the dip warm with your favorite chips.

Provided by Cindy Rahe

Categories     Appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bulb garlic
1 cup fresh corn kernels or frozen corn
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
Dash salt
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 can (7 oz) Old El Paso™ diced green chiles
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz)
Food Should Taste Good® chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • Break apart garlic bulb into cloves but leave skins on. In large bowl, toss garlic cloves, corn and tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil; spread on cookie sheet.
  • Roast 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are caramelized around edges a little bit. Remove from oven; set aside to cool.
  • While vegetables are roasting, in 3-quart saucepan, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add shallot and salt; cook until softened and translucent. Stir in evaporated milk and green chiles. Heat to boiling. Add cream cheese, stirring well to combine. In 2 batches, add Cheddar and pepper Jack cheese, stirring well after each addition until combined. Remove from heat.
  • Squeeze cooled cooked garlic from skins into cheese mixture. Fold in roasted corn and tomatoes. Serve queso warm with chips.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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