Chile Con Queso Recipe -- How to Make Restaurant-Style Chile Con Queso w/ NM Green Chile

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.

Melt cream cheese in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.

Add cheddar cheese and milk, stirring constantly until melted and creamy.

Mix in drained green chiles and chopped jalapeños.

Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in a separate pan until translucent.

Combine sautéed onion and garlic into the cheese mixture.

Season with cumin, paprika, and black pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice just before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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