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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
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Author: Shweta

Ingredients 

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • ½ yellow onion,, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic,, finely minced
  • 2 medium tomatillos,, blended
  • 4 oz can fire roasted diced green chiles
  • ½ orange or red bell pepper
  • 3 green onion stems
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups milk;, I used 1% milk
  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt, + more to taste
  • splash of Chalula or your favorite hot sauce

Instructions

  • 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!

Notes

  • 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
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