Green Chili Queso
Green Chili Queso that's quick and easy to prepare. Top it over enchiladas, nachos, or use it as your new favorite dip!
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins
Servings: 4 cups
Author: Shweta
In a chopper or food processor, blend the tomatillos and set aside. Then, blend the bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Set aside.
In a medium skillet, melt the butter at medium heat.
Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions become translucent. Add the tomatillos and canned green chiles. Cook and allow the liquid to evaporate for 2-3 minutes. Then add the blended bell peppers, green onions, and cilantro and saute for about 5 minutes.
Add the cumin and paprika. Then add the flour and combine it well with the vegetables. You will see the mixture get clumpy. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Turn your heat to low and slowly pour the milk (½ cup at a time) while whisking to eliminate any lumps.
Add in the freshly shredded cheese. Let the sauce simmer on low heat to thicken for about 4-5 minutes.
Serve with chips as a dip or top it over your favorite Tex-Mex dish!
- I used a chopper to finely cut the vegetables. You are welcome to leave them chunkier, this will result in a chunky queso.
- Freshly shredded cheese, cheese slices, or cubed cheese is highly recommended for this recipe. Pre-shredded cheese will result in stringy clumps and a different texture.
- The green chili enchilada sauce is what really makes this recipe! You are more than welcome to omit this for a regular queso as well.
- If you make the queso in advance, it may thicken slightly by serving time. Just warm it up on the stove and add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition Info
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 1mg