Name: Chile Con Queso Recipe
Yield: 12 1/4 cup servings
Ingredients: 1 onion (chopped); 1/2 tsp garlic (minced); 1/2 cup light beer (gluten-free); 1 1/4 cup skim milk (divided); 3 tbsp cornstarch; 1 1/2 cup reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 10-ounce can tomatoes and green chilies (diced and drained); 1/3 cup green onions (chopped); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder

Chile Con Queso Recipe

Everyone’s all-time favorite Mexican cheese queso dip! Whip up this simple and sensational southwestern easy queso recipe in minutes! Serve heated with chips. Milk may be substituted for beer, if desired.

Servings 12 1/4 cup servings

Ingredients

1 onion chopped
1/2 tsp garlic minced
1/2 cup light beer gluten-free
1 1/4 cup skim milk divided
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 cup reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
1 10-ounce can tomatoes and green chilies diced and drained
1/3 cup green onions chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder

Servings 12 1/4 cup servings

Ingredients

1 onion chopped
1/2 tsp garlic minced
1/2 cup light beer gluten-free
1 1/4 cup skim milk divided
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 cup reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
1 10-ounce can tomatoes and green chilies diced and drained
1/3 cup green onions chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder

Instructions

In large nonstick pot coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté onion and garlic until onion is tender.
Add beer and cook until reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup milk and heat until mixture almost is boiling.
Meanwhile, in small bowl whisk remaining 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch and add to pot. Cook, stirring, until bubbling and thickened. Reduce heat, add remaining ingredients and stir until cheese is melted.

Nutritional Info

Per Serving: Calories 64, Calories from Fat 31%, Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 8mg, Sodium 196mg, Carbohydrates 6g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 2g, Protein 5g, Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 lean meat