Jan 302019
Chile Con Queso

Super Bowl is just around the corner, which means, it’s Queso time! Most of the time, I just do processed cheese and canned tomatoes with green chiles. Some days, I may go as far as adding leftover taco meat or even a can of chili to the simple two ingredient dip. However, when the family has it their way, I have to go all out and put in a little extra effort, but it truly is worth it!

I start by adding some butter, chopped yellow onion, chopped red onion and a can of chopped chiles. (You can substitute chopped canned or fresh jalapenos for this depending on your taste and heat level.)

For the record, I have tried to just use one type of onion and truly, it’s not the same. There is just something about the two different types of onions that make this work.

Once the onions are tender and almost caramelized, I add a can of Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies).

Next, add a whole large block of Velveeta processed cheese. (If you have an aversion to processed cheese and don’t mind the price, you can always substitute American cheese.) Thin with milk to your preferred consistency.

Just add chips and it’s time to dip away! Enjoy!

Chile Con Queso

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword cheese, chiles, dip, queso
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup yellow onion (or one small onion) chopped
  • 1 cup red onion (or one small onion) chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic grated or finely chopped
  • 4 oz can green chiles
  • 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 lb Velveeta or American Cheese cut in cubes
  • 1/2-1 cup milk as desired

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.  Add chopped onions, garlic and green chiles.  Cook until onions are tender and transparent.

  2. Stir in Rotel and allow to heat through.  Turn heat to low and place cheese cubes over the top of the heated mixture.  Allow cheese to melt into the mixture stirring occasionally.  

  3. Add milk to thin to desired consistency.

Recipe Notes

You can substitute American cheese for the Velvetta if you prefer.

Also, used chopped fresh or jarred jalapenos if you wish to add more spicy heat.


Reader Comments

  1. I made this recipe of Jeanette’s in the fall when the grown kids came home one weekend. It was SO GOOD!! It was actually devoured. You’re right about two onions making such a difference. Thanks for the great idea for Super Bowl Sunday!!

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