Spinach Con Queso
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, Spinach Con Queso is the ultimate party dip that will have everyone reaching for seconds! This indulgent recipe combines fresh spinach sautéed with fragrant garlic and onions, then folded into a rich blend of melted cream cheese, Monterey Jack, and cheddar. The addition of diced tomatoes with green chilies brings a pop of zesty heat, perfectly balanced by warm spices like cumin and red pepper flakes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dip pairs wonderfully with crispy tortilla chips, making it an unbeatable appetizer for gatherings, game nights, or movie marathons. Treat your guests—or yourself—to this irresistible homemade queso with a twist of greens!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh spinach
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel), drained
- 0.5 cup diced white onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 bag tortilla chips
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and chop it into smaller pieces.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan over low heat, combine the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, and heavy cream. Stir frequently until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.
Mix in the drained can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, cooked spinach mixture, ground cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or slow cooker to keep warm.
Serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 668 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% | |
*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.
