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Monday, August 27, 2012

Roasted Chile con Queso


I don't know about where you live, but around here, the grocery stores have been overflowing with Hatch chiles. I'm not sure how, but this is the first year I have noticed them. I had to give them a try, because obviously I've been missing out on these! What better way to try them than in chile con queso? 


There were 3 levels of heat to choose from and I went with medium thinking that would be what my husband would like. If you happened to catch my recipe for Jalapeno Popper Chip Dip, you found out that I'm not a big spicy/hot fan. I leave that food to my husband, and he is more than happy to "suffer" through eating entire batches of chip dip! :) Trying this Chile con Queso was no different. He was right on hand to taste test throughout the cooking process!


Since football season is right around the corner, it's time to start testing and collecting new snack recipes. With it's creamy cheesiness and spicy kick, this dip is a perfect addition to your "go-to" collection! (And if you love jalapeno poppers but don't want to go through the work of making them, check out this Jalapeno Popper Chip Dip.)

Roasted Chile con Queso
Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 C chopped yellow onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 Hatch chiles, roasted and chopped (I happened to have Hatch chiles on hand, feel free to use Serrano chiles.)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, roasted and chopped
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 C non-fat milk
  • 1/2 C tomatoes, diced
  • 1 1/2 C Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/2 C reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 C reduced-fat sour cream

Directions
  1. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and saute for 3-5 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and peppers; cook for another minute. Whisk flour into mixture and cook for another 30 seconds or until flour coats mixture completely. Slowly whisk in milk stirring constantly until sauce is thick, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes.
  2. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese 1/2 cup at a time. Stir in each addition until completely melted. Repeat until all of the cheese is added. Mixture will be thick. Stir in sour cream until completely combined.
  3. Serve immediately with your favorite chips. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
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