Chile con Queso Recipe

Name: Chile con Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups grated Mexican Asadero or Manchego cheese; 1 cup Roasted Jalapeno Salsa; 2 slices red onion, 1/2-inch thick; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 12 jalapeno chiles, seeded and halved; 3 Anaheim or Poblano chiles, seeded and halved; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; Juice of 1 lime; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups grated Mexican Asadero or Manchego cheese
1 cup Roasted Jalapeno Salsa
2 slices red onion, 1/2-inch thick
4 cloves garlic, peeled
12 jalapeno chiles, seeded and halved
3 Anaheim or Poblano chiles, seeded and halved
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup water

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
In an ovenproof baking/serving dish combine the cheese with the salsa and bake until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes.
3
Serve immediately.
4
In a cast iron skillet, over a very high heat, char the onion slices and remove.
5
Toast the garlic and remove.
6
Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to the skillet and sear the chiles until charred.
7
Add the remaining oil, the oregano, lime juice, and salt and cook 1 minute.
8
Place all the ingredients in a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
9
Process until they are roughly chopped but smooth.

320

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups grated Mexican Asadero or Manchego cheese, 1 cup Roasted Jalapeno Salsa, 2 slices red onion, 1/2-inch thick, 4 cloves garlic, peeled, and more.

Yes, Chile con Queso falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chile con Queso

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