Gringo Chile Con Queso
Indulge in the ultimate Tex-Mex comfort food with this irresistibly creamy Gringo Chile Con Queso. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, this quick and easy cheese dip recipe combines the melty richness of Velveeta, the spicy zest of canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, and a luxurious touch of heavy cream. Enhanced with bold seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin, every bite delivers a flavorful kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is best served warm alongside crunchy tortilla chips and can be topped with fresh cilantro for an added layer of freshness. Whether you're hosting a party or craving a simple snack, this queso is the go-to recipe to satisfy your cheesy cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese
- 10 oz Canned diced tomatoes with green chiles (e.g., Ro-Tel)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 0.25 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 bag Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
Cut the Velveeta cheese into 1-inch cubes to ensure it melts evenly.
In a medium saucepan, combine the Velveeta cheese cubes, canned diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained), and heavy cream.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly as the cheese melts. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Once the mixture is smooth and creamy, reduce the heat to low to prevent scorching.
Stir in the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Transfer the queso to a serving bowl or a small slow cooker on the 'warm' setting to keep it hot during serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.9 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1531 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 443 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
