Chile con queso is a creamy and indulgent Mexican dip that is perfect for sharing with friends and family. Made with a blend of melted cheese, diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapeño peppers, this beloved dip offers a delightful combination of creamy and spicy flavors.
Chile con queso is incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit your taste. You can add additional ingredients like cooked ground beef, chorizo, or beans for added texture and flavor. It can be enjoyed as a dip with tortilla chips, poured over nachos, or even used as a topping for tacos or burritos.
This homemade chile con queso recipe allows you to create a rich and flavorful dip that surpasses any store-bought version. Its creamy, cheesy, and mildly spicy profile makes it an irresistible addition to any gathering or game day celebration. Get ready to dip, indulge, and savor every bite of this mouthwatering Mexican classic.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup tomatos chopped - optional
- jalapeño chopped - optional, to taste
- 1/2 cup salsa optional - see site for recipe
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a heavy sauce pan, add flour until it bubbles.
- Add the milk, blend flour and butter mixture to ensure no lumps and let cook for about 5 - 10 min to thicken and reduce the flour taste.
- Add the cheddar cheese and reduce heat stirring constantly to melt all the cheese. Add the optional ingredents and serve with chips or in other tex-mex recipes.
- note: If you use the salsa as an optional ingredient then you probably don't need to add the optional tomatoes to your finished recipe.