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Christmas Queso
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9 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 15MINS

Christmas Queso

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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!
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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!
15MINS
Total Time
$0.71
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
12
US / Metric
Butter
2 Tbsp
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Taco Seasoning
1 Tbsp
McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix
Milk
1 cup
Milk
plus extra for thinning the sauce
Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
4 cups
Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
Mild Diced Green Chiles
1 can
(4 oz)
Mild Diced Green Chiles
set aside some for garnish
Diced Pimientos
1 jar
(4 oz)
Diced Pimientos, drained
set aside some for garnish
Tortilla Chips
to taste
Tortilla Chips
for serving
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
187
Fat
14.6 g
Protein
10.5 g
Carbs
4.4 g
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Author's Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave with a splash of milk or water.
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step 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.
step 2
Stir in the McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix (1 Tbsp) and Milk (1 cup) and continue to stir until thickened.
step 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.
step 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.
step 5
Serve with Tortilla Chips (to taste), garnished with some extra chilies and peppers if desired.
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Appetizers
Christmas
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Spreads & Dips
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