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Servings:
12
Christmas Queso
The Queso cheese dip recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser at any holiday gathering. Christmas queso is warm, cheesy, and full of festive red and green peppers. Use orange cheddar or pepper jack, and throw in some chili peppers to spice this holiday-perfect appetizer even more!
Total Time
15min
5.0
2 Ratings
Author: SideChef
Servings:
12
Ingredients
•
2
Tbsp
Butter
•
2
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
2
Tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
•
1
Tbsp
Taco Seasoning
•
1
cup
Milk
•
4
cups
Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
•
1
can
(4 oz)
(4 oz)
Mild Diced Green Chiles
•
1
jar
(4 oz)
(4 oz)
Diced Pimientos
, drained
•
to taste
Tortilla Chips
Cooking Instructions
1.
Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, then add
Butter (2 Tbsp)
,
Garlic (2 cloves)
, and
All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp)
. Stir until fragrant, 30 seconds or so, then add the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, until a pale blonde color.
2.
Stir in the
Taco Seasoning (1 Tbsp)
and
Milk (1 cup)
and continue to stir until thickened.
3.
Turn the heat to low and stir in the
Shredded White Cheddar Cheese (4 cups)
. Stir until completely melted into the sauce. Add a splash of milk if it gets too thick.
4.
Stir in the
Mild Diced Green Chiles (1 can)
, then stir in
Diced Pimientos (1 jar)
. Heat for 2-3 more minutes to incorporate the flavors.
5.
Serve with
Tortilla Chips (to taste)
, garnished with some extra chilies and peppers if desired.
Author's Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave with a splash of milk or water.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
187
FAT
14.6 g
PROTEIN
10.5 g
CARBS
4.4 g
