Chili con Queso

Chili con Queso is a simple Mexican side dish or appetiser using simple ingredients that provide so much flavour. I often add cooked chili or spicy beef mince for additional flavour turning the dish into a main course. I serve this with a large plate of tortilla chips for easy dunking and sharing. As a side dish, it goes so well with Quick Nachos, Chicken Fajitas and Tequila Shrimp for a balanced meal. As an appetiser, I serve this with Guacamole, Refried Beans – Frijoles Refritos and Mexican Hash – Picadillo. This is a simple recipe that you will make again and again. Just put it in the slow cooker, set it cooking and leave it until ready.

When it comes to serving chili con queso, the possibilities are endless. This creamy concoction is typically enjoyed as a dip for tortilla chips. The rich and gooey consistency provides the perfect contrast to the crunchy texture of the chips. It also serves as a delicious topping for nachos. Each chip smothered with a blanket of cheesy goodness and spicy chili peppers.

In addition to chips and nachos, it can also be used as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. It can be poured over baked potatoes, spooned onto tacos or burritos. Also and one of my favourites, drizzled over grilled meats for an extra burst of flavour. However it is served, chili con queso never fails to delight.

In essence, chili con queso embodies the spirit of Tex-Mex cuisine – bold, flavourful, and endlessly satisfying. This can be served as a comforting snack or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Whichever you choose, this iconic dish continues to captivate diners with its irresistible blend of cheesy goodness and fiery spice.

I first made this dish as an experiment at a party I was holding. It was one of the first thing to go. Since then, I make a lot more.

Chili con Queso

Chili con Queso is a very simple dish using the slow cooker mixing vegetables with lots of cheese.

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Course: Dips and Spreads, Starter

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Cheddar, Cheese, Chili, Chili Con Queso, Dairy, Monterey Jack, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 people

Calories: 256kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 2 large tomatoes peeled/seeded/diced
• 4 oz green chillies diced can
• 2 1/2 cups Monterey jack shredded/cheddar

Instructions

• Set the slow cooker on high heat and melt the butter.
  2 tbsp butter
• Sauté the onion and garlic until tender but not brown, about 10 minutes.
  2 tbsp onion, 2 cloves garlic
• Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining ingredients.
  2 large tomatoes, 4 oz green chillies, 2 1/2 cups Monterey jack
• Cook covered for 1 hour, until the cheese is completely melted. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g