Chili Con Queso Recipe

Name: Chili Con Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 serrano chiles, seeds and stems removed, diced; 1 jalapeno chile, seeds and stems removed, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1 cup canned diced tomatoes; 3 cups grated cheddar cheese (12 ounces); 3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (12 ounces); 1/2 cup sour cream; Salt, to taste; Tortilla chips, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
2 serrano chiles, seeds and stems removed, diced
1 jalapeno chile, seeds and stems removed, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
3 cups grated cheddar cheese (12 ounces)
3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (12 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
Salt, to taste
Tortilla chips, for serving

1
Melt the butter in a saucepan on medium-low heat. Add the onions, serrano chiles, and jalapeno and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Whisk the flour into the pan and cook for about 30 seconds.
2
Pour the milk into the pan and, while whisking, cook until the sauce is thick, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and tomatoes.
3
Turn the heat down to low, and 1/4 cup at a time, slowly stir in the grated cheese until it's completely melted. Repeat until all the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese has been added. Stir in the sour cream and add salt to taste. Serve with tortilla chips.

878

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced, 2 serrano chiles, seeds and stems removed, diced, 1 jalapeno chile, seeds and stems removed, diced, and more.

Yes, Chili Con Queso falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Chili Con Queso

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions