Incredible Chile con Queso in Chihuahua | Pati Jinich | Pati's Mexican Table

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers fewer calories while still melting well.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with lower fat.

green chiles

🥗Healthier: roasted red peppers

💰Cheaper: canned green chiles

Roasted red peppers provide a similar flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: pickled jalapeños

Banana peppers are milder but still add flavor.

Roast the chiles to enhance their flavor.

Slice the roasted chiles.

Cook sliced chiles with garlic and onions in butter until fragrant.

Add milk to the mixture and bring to a simmer.

Add Chihuahua cheese and stir until melted.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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