Chili con Queso

You’re going to absolutely love this Chili con Queso…  it’s so creamy, cheesy and perfectly seasoned!

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I’m gearing up for a little Cinco de Mayo get together I’m going to be having with a few close friends, appetizers and margaritas.   This queso dip has been on my list for a while to make.  Time has a tendency to creep up on me so I figured this recipe just HAD to be made.  Like today.

 Notice how I blamed it on time slipping away.  Heck, I just wanted some of this cheesy creamy goodness!  

Because who says you have to wait for Cinco de Mayo to enjoy Mexican food?!  I think not.

This is no doubt going to be served at the party.  I’ve always loved celebrating Cinco de Mayo but have never hosted a party (although I’ve been to many).  It’s never too late to start a new tradition!  

Chili con Queso

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• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Yield: About 1-1/2 cups 1x
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Description

Creamy, cheesy and perfectly seasoned queso dip!

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Ingredients

• 1–1/4 cups whole milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 large jalapeno, seeded and diced (about 1/3 cup diced)
• 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic
• 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (more or less, to taste)
• 1 small Roma tomato, seeded and diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Tortilla chips

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Instructions

1. Whisk together cornstarch an milk in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
2. Heat butter over medium high heat in a saucepan. Add onion and jalapeno and saute until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
3. Pour cornstarch and milk mixture into saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about a minute).
4. Reduce heat to low and gradually add cheeses, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring in-between.
5. Add salt and cayenne pepper and stir to combine.
6. Top with diced tomatoes and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.